I just rehabbed one of my 2 properties that I manage.  I inherited tenants for both so this is my first time filling a vacancy.  I decided to use RentRedi for management.  I was able to easily get my listing out.  I'm...

I recently purchased a condo that was previously owned by a cigarette smoker.  I've repainted the entire condo and replaced all the carpet with laminate flooring.  But for some reason or another, there is still a ling...

I am a newbie investor in the Waterloo, CedarFalls, Waverly areas. Is there anyone investing in those areas on this forum?

An investor friend of mine is purchasing a SFR. The tenants had done a lot of smoking to the point of staining the walls. Will replacing carpet & pad, and all new paint take care of it, or are other measures in or...

I'm a new investor, and I've been doing the addicting legwork of analyzing and then physically seeing houses almost every weekend over the past month.I work in construction as my day job, I'm a Project Manager working...

Our tenants’ lease just renewed in May for one more year. Just after it renewed, we found out that there are two unauthorized occupants, both with misdemeanors and additional pets. We asked one of the tenants to res...

I live in a newly constructed town home (2 years old) - I've had rodent problems for the past year with mice scratching the walls and making entry into the home. Critter Control has been at the property several times ...

I am curious if there is a negotiation course out there for landlords to sharpen their skills. I have flipped homes for 15 years with my best friend who is a broker in Florida and we sold homes that were ethically don...

I have a strict no pet policy, but lately prospective tenants have been saying "but my dog is a service animal." Is there a legal definition in my state of Michigan of a service dog?  I don't think I can even ask a pr...

Happy Friday! As I go through screening potential renters for my unit, I'm intrigued by all the horror stories I hear. My previous tenants were great, always paid on time and took care of the property. They were less ...