Hello,I have 2 single family houses and a condo in Los Angeles, and have been learning abut Vacation Rentals lately.   I'm 2 weeks away from being ready taxes filed etc. to pull the trigger on the next investment prop...

How do you discourage tag-along boyfriend occupants?I almost rented a place out to a young woman but it ultimately did not work out.However as it fell through I recognized that she had fully intended for a boyfriend t...

So I am a greenback when it comes to investing in real estate. My plan is to take out an equity loan against my personal residence for a low rate @ 30 year fixed rate. I was thinking of taking $40k and purchasing a du...

PETSThe current lease does not include pets however, if desired, the lease can be amended to include 2 small pets. We realize that many families like / desire pets however, all pets do impose a significant amount of w...

Hi BP. My husband and I own a fourplex and our neighbor/tenant has been paying rent later and later each month since she signed her lease in May. She is honestly not someone we would have rented to if we'd had control...

My contact in KC offered me this deal. What do you think? 10338 Sycamore, Kansas City, MOPrice: $74,500.00Rent (gross income): $950.00/per mo.Property Mgmt Fee: $95.00/per mo.Insurance Expense: $45.00/per mo.Taxes: $6...

I only have one rental and this is my first time listing it for rent. I listed it and got close to 50 inquiries within 24 hours. I sent a reply to all those that inquired and suggested that they reply with their name ...

Hello everyone,I’ve been lurking the forums for some time and using the search bar to find this but to no avail.
It’s a house hacking tax question.
Anyway, a bit of background on my particular scenario: I bought my ...

So my tenants paid $1000 of the $1200 that they own me.  Rent is due on the first, but late fees don't kick in until after the 3rd (on the 4th).  The late fee is $30- day.  Do I charge them the whole late fee or pro-r...

This post is not about creative real estate deals. I am the conventional "BUY HOLD RENT IT OUT" long term investor.

I am terrified after reading the PROFESSIONAL TENANT FROM HELL sticky post. And on top of that, t...