The new neighbors smoke marijuana and cigarettes for hours on end every day causing a hostile living environment. My son and I are both affected by secondhand tobacco smoke. Secondhand smoke has been seeping into my a...

Hello everyone!After a few years of sitting on the sideline with regard to investing in real estate, I think I'm finally ready to get this show on the road.  I've decided, starting off, that I'd like to try renting ap...

I’m currently living in a duplex with the other side empty and undergoing renovations. The current landlord is planning to sell the property soon.
As a prospective new owner, how likely are you to keep current tenan...

The standard for raising rent varies depending on local laws, regulations, and rental agreements. However, there are some general guidelines and considerations that landlords typically follow:Check local laws: Diffe...

I have some SFR rentals leased through Section 8. If a unit is damaged by renters, who pays the bill, renters or local HUD organization? I can't seem to find the specific answer in the landlord information packet. Doe...

Now that the city of Minneapolis has passed the ordinance prohibiting landlords from rejecting applicants on Section 8, do you think this will have much, if any, impact?It seems like landlords can easily get around th...

Hey everyone,Yesterday I finally signed a lease for a unit I had vacant for a few months.  Over those few months I had 5 applicants who paid the application fee, knowing the minimum qualifications to rent the property...

Hi,Just wanting to get some feedback on what people are factoring into rent. Things I'm wandering are HOA fees,  certain utilities, yard maintenance? I am wanting to rent out my current house but not sure what all to ...

Im looking to purchase a rental property.  I'm wondering if anyone has any resources regarding to rental laws and how it is different in each city.  I.e. lynnwood, Seattle, maple valley.  I heard that Seattle has a la...

Hey everyone, what's the right way to sign a listing agreement with a landlord who is an LLC/S-corp/whatever? My managing broker kicks these back sometimes and doesn't care other times. I always default to putting the...