I'm new to the real estate investing game and there's two properties that I've got my eyes on and it's time to start making some moves on them. One of the properties is a duplex and the other is a 4 plex. I'm good wit...

Hello Everyone!! My name is Miguel Velez and I am 35 years old. I wish I was a younger newbie but better late than :-). I have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. I am a CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Profes...

I have a tennant who is always late paying their rent.  Every month I add a $50 late fee that was stated in the lease and I eventually get paid but us usually the last week of the month.  Is it worth working with them...

I'm in the position where I will soon either buy another rental property, resulting in $500/month cash flow, or pay off the balance of a second mortgage which would also result in $500/month additional cash flow. Both...

I have a rental property where I have my tenants pay the water bill.  My township has residents pay the the water bill every quarter and have a question when the tenants owe me they water bill payment.The way I have b...

I've often found some weird things left behind after tenants move out, but this one might take the cake.  I recently asked a tenant to leave due to non-payment of rent, and when they left I noticed the refrigerator wa...

Good read. And it begs the question, if you're new to the game, how do you prevent professional tenants from moving in and taking advantage of your lack of experience? Indianapolis' worst renter owes thousands, but la...

I made an exception to a tenant at a single family home rental and allowed a dog.  Tenant sworn dog was trained and well behaved and on day 2 of the pet's arrival we have damages to the front door and one interior doo...

What should I know before renting to low-income before I do it? Is there any guidance I should read? I know it has a lot to do with the screening of tenants before hand. Any advice?

AllNeed some help/advice My tenant who rented the house for half a decade left only giving 2 wk notice (contract said 3 months). He ruined the place, more than normal wear and tear on floors, walls and bathrooms. The ...