Alright, I'm going to try this deal diary thing out.  I'm one of those people who likes to have everything wrapped up so I can post a success story but this should be a fun process to go through so I'll bring you alon...

Hi folks,I have a sticky situation at one of my condo rentals in Raleigh, NC.  It is a 4 BR unit where I pay the utilities.  The renters are all students at the nearby State U.  The electricity cost is paid by me due ...

Can anyone point me to a thread or comment on what they put in a rental ad that would increase the odds of getting quality tenants for a single family home?  Thanks!

We're starting to rent to students and want to learn more how to best write and manage the lease among the tenants.

We have a duplex with two, three-bedroom units. We have furnished each room with a bed, dres...

I recently bought a home that has an attached dwelling unit where Im planning to move in and rent out the main unit. A question I have is, if i rent out the main unit that has 4BD-2B, is it better to get a long term r...

I have a tenant that has been renting from me for 32 months (was a 2 year lease) without ever contacting me for maintenance the entire time and on time with rent every month.  After realizing their lease was expired f...

Hi Everyone, the last one month has been the most stressful in my life as I have to deal with a problematic tenant. These people were not on time when it comes to paying rent and have several thousand dollars due incl...

Just got a call from a tenant parent and the January electric heat bill was $1100.  In past years the highest it went was $800.   The heat is all electric baseboard with one room with under floor heating on slab and o...

It's been said that those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.  There's so much discussion out there about a possible crash, with many experts weighing in on both sides of the debate.  My question in...

It's been a few months since I last updated.  The 5 attached units (of 9 total) are finally ready to show.  The other 4 will be a few more weeks.  I have attached a before and after of the kitchen.  Unfortunately, as ...