Hey guys, I have a few rental properties and own an appliance repair company. I had a personal profile on here a while back and this site was very helpful when I was looking to learn and I got great advice and resourc...

Hey BP!I just picked up my first rental property (Richmond, VA).  Since my experience to-date has been rehab only I'm fearful of overbuilding.  There are three items that I would appreciate the group's input:  (1) app...

I closed on my first rental on my new plan and secured a tenant to move in in April. I want to make sure I start things off on the right foot and make them feel welcome, but I also don't want to overdo it. I was think...

Hi all, quick question today.I've been looking at a few older property listings while searching for a buy-and-hold rental property in Michigan. I'm aware that I should be watching out for "red flags" on these older pr...

Hello All,I am considering this deal for $238,000. It is a duplex in a pretty nice area of Sacramento, CA. One unit has 3 bedroom and 2 baths. The other has 2 and 2 and it is rented for $850 which is kind of low. It c...

Hi Everyone. I wanted to see what your experience has been with spending a little more on rehab and has that helped to reduce your tenant turnover? Maybe improving kitchen cabinets, countertops and replacing vanities....

I have had my duplex listed for about a month with little interest.  I looked at RentOmeter and I think i am right in the middle with the price.  I don't understand it; everyone is telling me it is the cold/snowy weat...

We've purchased our first investment property in a "revitalization" neighborhood. It has been on the market for about two months now. We originally didn't accept section 8 or housing tenants, but are reconsidering bec...

I have just replaced carpet and pad in bedrooms of a SFR that had pet damage. Before replacing it I had it cleaned professionally but odor remained.  Carpet is two years old and tenants lived in house for 14 months. I...

My tenant told me they saw a roach (1 roach) in the house the other day. He didn't seem really upset about it, but it got me thinking...should I have a pest control company come out quarterly to spray or should that b...