Quick poll for all you landlords out there: what initial down payment do you require for new tenants?

I've see 1st month + 1 month security deposit, 1st month + last month + one month security deposit as well as othe...

What is a normal security deposit for Oceanside CA? I’m renting out a master bedroom in a three bedroom condo.

Hello all,I'm writing to get some advice on withholding money from a tenants' security deposit because of damage caused by his cat. He just moved out yesterday and upon getting the unit ready for turn over I discovere...

Hi,

We closed on our first rental property last month and had prorated rents deducted from our closing costs. The amount deducted is considered rental income, right?

Thanks,
Kelly

I'm an out of country landlord from Australia. I bought a property in Cleveland, Ohio on a turnkey basis, my offer was on the condition that the property was tenanted upon purchase.The seller and his p/m placed a sect...

What route do you think makes more sense to bring together private capital for flips?Would a simple JVA would suffice at this early point or SEC regulations would make this more complicated, and expensive?

For those of you who landlord in borderline areas or worse, what's your rule of thumb on when to put security metal over your windows and doors? Is it a case of "do it if everyone else does it"? If I wanted to be extr...

I have read many different perspectives on the deposit that landlords ask renters to pay before moving in.  What is a fair amount to ask the renter to pay?  I would like to get the equivalent of the monthly rent as a ...

Seasoned flippers.....What is the best way/ most cost effective to get funding if you are going to only do 5 or so flips per year, small community bank, hard money lender or private investors.

Im currently putting together my first syndication. The seller will finance $150,000 of $370,000 purchase price. I'm raising $250,000. Im offering 70/30 deal. including a 8%preferred. It seems small to pay for and off...