My husband and I have been toying with the idea of a vacation home in Virginia.  The town is turning into a second home community with deals to be had.  We love the location on the Chesapeake bay for our kids and the ...

Okay BP, I am finally posting for the first time.  My wife and I are feverishly trying to figure out what the heck to do.  I am an analysis paralysis person and she is RE agent ready to go. LOL  So I have owned a rent...

I inherited tenants when I bought a duplex last Oct. One unit has three unrelated singles who share the rent equally, pay with one check and are all three on the lease. All was well until recently when one decided to ...

Hi I am Chad; I work in law enforcement and love what I do. Although some days can be tough, I like doing something that can have a positive effect on someone’s life. Prior to Law Enforcement and the Navy, I was a pro...

If I get a preforeclosure and for some reason do not find a investor to pick it up how to I come out of it?

I need to replace a refrigerator for a tenant that i think may stay in house for a long time.  Instead of just buying some $500 fridge has anyone proposed to give the tenant a $500 stipend to purchase a fridge of thei...

I wanted to see if anyone has been able to (legally) avoid paying self employment taxes on the profit from their flips. I met with an accountant and he said I would have to pay a 15% tax for self employment - essentia...

What are some methods of advertising do you guys use for rental properties? Also how do you scan your tenants?

I'm not a newbie, just looking for what's best and easiest to get the phone ringing. There are sign bandits targeting bandit signs these days that pull them up on weekends after setting them out. Tired of fighting tha...

I have 4 rentals and one primary residence all paid off. And that’s all my income, just enough to pay my bills. I have enough umbrella policy to cover all my rentals. But I still feel it is not enough protections.What...