I had 4 different roofing companies assess the roof of my long term rental. All but 3 have recommended replacing the roof completely. It already has 2 layers of shingles, needs a cricket for the add-on chimney, new pi...

In a book I was reading, the author made a point to say that calling yourself the "landlord" or "owner" of a rental property in front of a tenant can lead to some rather unfortunate scenarios. Rather, letting the tena...

Our home in Seattle was being managed by this property management firm since we are currently out of the country for work. In Oct , when a lease finished, nightmare began. Keeping aside all the management issues durin...

My insurance agent has provided me with wise information on multiple occasions (the greatest money saver so far is to NOT escrow my insurance and bundle my properties when they are geographically located in close prox...

I've looked at a variety of REI strategies to supplement my standard Down Payment/Finance/Buy & Hold approach -- from mobile homes to foreclosures to wholesaling -- and I'm now considering Subject To.

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My tenant texted me to let me know that he is experiencing kitchen sink being clogged.I’m not familiar with the pluming work but I would like to give a try. He lives there 6 months and he told Drano didn’t work.Did yo...

So long story short. Managing an Airbnb and go to the basement of my multifamily to wash some towels. saw like 30 alcohol cans, pills, powerball tickets everywhere and one of my tenants mattresses on the ground. I gra...

Here's an interview with a landlord who was attacked by two men while cleaning an apartment. Very interesting article and a good reminder that we MUST be prepared to defend ourselves. Here's the link:

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I have some college students that have informed me that they are moving out, there lease is not up until the beginning of August and they are leavig next week. They have been verbally informed that they do nto get th...

So I have a Duplex in Columbus, OH (Weinland Park) that was recently renovated and I found a property manager that was highly recommend by my Realtor Brokerage. Once the first side of the duplex was complete they foun...