Has anyone over had tenants pay for 5 months up front? Curious to know how other landlords see that or have handled it in the past.  Had a tenant just sign a lease income and references checked out, she paid the secur...

A 3/1 townhouse I own in Baltimore was trashed by a Section 8 tenant who moved out at the end of 2016. I spent more than I expected getting it back in shape. Then had difficulty renting it for several months, for vari...

At least once a week, I got a message on here from an investor looking to buy a condo or townhome to use as a short term rental for AirBnb in the Phoenix Metro Area or Flagstaff.Having discussed the pros and cons with...

MAIN SUB-PRIME LOSSES SO FAR
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Citigroup: $18bn
UBS: $13.5bn
Morgan Stanley $9.4bn
HSBC: $3.4bn
Bear Stearns: $3.2bn
Deutsche Bank: $3.2bn
Bank of America: $3bn
Barclays: $2.6bn
Royal Bank of Scot...

Hey all,
Would love to hear everyone's advice on my current situation. I recently went under contract for a 4-unit multifamily property in Fresno, CA (C-Class neighborhood, 93726 AC for those familiar) for 385k with ...

Check out this story: Getting rid of squatters

A new bill would make squatting a felony. I like the part about allowing the landlord to use "FORCE". Landlords would be allowed to enter the house and remove th...

Hi all,We are considering a tenant family with a large(70lb) golden retriever, we've never had dogs before and not sure how to manage tenants with pets in general. Can you please share some tips regarding screening pr...

Hi All,My husband and I are looking to invest in a short-term vacation rental. We are mulling over 2 options and would love some guidance.1. Luxury, brand-new home at $1.1 million in a resort community. Right next to ...

Hi Everyone,
My wife and I currently own some STR properties in TN and are looking to expand to the Disney area. We have narrowed in on buying in Windsor Hills as we feel like the amenities are a nice bonus for fami...

Looking at purchasing a 23 unit apartment complex that was originally built in 1908 for 125k. The building was originally a high-end residential apartment. The interior has been demoed except for the interior walls an...