My spouse and I own around 10 properties in our area. One is a property he purchased before we met. It was rented to the same renter for 11 years with a manager taking care of the property. The renter recently moved o...

In Portland, we must give 90 days notice to change rent/terms or renew lease. Tenants' lease ends May 31. March 1, I offered to renew lease for June 1, no rent increase. March 30, they emailed that they didn't want to...

Look at what can happen to a gated community that don't pay there taxes.http://www.npr.org/2017/08/07/542076983/wealthy-san-francisco-neighborhood-fails-to-pay-taxes-loses-private-street?utm_source=facebook.com&ut...

I am sure most of us read the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" at least one time before starting our REI journey. I eve know few who read it more than 3 times. It may be the bible to make you think differently about your job and p...

What's the connection?

I was at a graduation recently where the commencement speaker announced future plans for each of the Math graduates as they received their diplomas. As I expected, many were headed to ...

Hi BP folks:So, the definition of  the term "path of progress" is the direction in which an emerging market’s growth is occurring - because progress/growth is occurring in these areas, demand increases, rents rise and...

As the topic states, I received an angry call today off one of my yellow letters. The individual stated if they ever receive a yellow letter from them again they will seek legal action. I returned the call and was abl...

The CRE CarnageThis exogenous and unexpected shock to the economy has proven to be a devastating blow to some and a gut check to others. Seemingly strong businesses have buckled under the unprecedented economic condi...

Anyone out there has any experience or results with forensic loan audits?
I know companies that start doing that, but I don't know about any results as it is take a very long time to finish it.
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I know how is...

Hello all,I have a question about including a refrigerator (and washer + dryers for that matter) in our rentals.  Currently we have 4 rentals, all include refrigerators.  As the fridge is technically personal property...