I've been self-employed for the last 5+ years as a Technician selling my labor and parts. I enjoy what I do, but it's billed hourly and no matter how much I can charge for an hour of my labor, it will always be limi...

As a property owner, managing rental properties comes with its challenges and responsibilities. One of the critical aspects of successful property management is tenant screening.  Tenant screening is more than just re...

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Hi guys,The lease with my tenant ended but he paid for an extra month (last month is may), he had a fight with his girlfriend (she's not on the lease), he moved out and she stayed. I asked tenant to make sure she leav...

As I am trying to get my new duplex filled, a prospective tenant has asked about this. She "qualifies" for it, but they need to see a lease, though it does not need to be signed. Also, as has been noted in previous di...

Hi,Today we closed on our first rental property!  It's a triplex with long term tenants. We plan on handing each tenant an introductory new ownership letter.Has anyone ever given a small gift with the intro letter?Tha...

Situation: Rental applicant is in town on extended business. She says at least 18 mo. She and an associate would like to apply/ sign a 12mo lease. Should I add to the monthly rate since I know she is not a long term p...

Hello, I am a new investor from Houston TX, starting in buying and holding properties. I was wondering if anyone could help me and know a way that you could quickly and with no hassle connect and disconnect the utilit...

Hello everyone, I am new to this. My wife and I are in the process of buying our first investment property, a duplex. we did our walk through today, the love the property however the current tenants are slobs in both ...

In California, if you buy a property that has tenants on a one year term, does the lease agreement survive the sale? That is, if I bought a property and the tenant has another 6 months to go on their lease, can I get ...