This post is mostly targeted at junior military officers at the beginning of their career. However, it is applicable to anyone who moves, either due to work or personal choice, around the country for work. Or it could...

We live in a small town,  so I would like to extend grace. The tenants are also our friends and our babies will grow up together. If they break the lease, is it legal to keep the deposit in Oregon? Or do I return it m...

I'm buying my first live in triplex, and I will need to ask one of the tenant's to leave.  In Philadelphia, PA.  Can i just drop this notice in the mail to the tenant giving them 30-60 days to leave?  Do I need to or ...

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I had a year lease with my tenants that I did not renew. Payments were to made on the first of the month with a 5 day grace period. I chose let them stay on a month-to-month basis as a ...

BP Family,Question: Which type of stove should I buy for a rental unit (SFR)?  I'm hoping to minimize cost, but I want something that's tenant proof.Details: After a couple months of weak leads and sketchy applicants,...

I’m facing my first eviction for non payment as a landlord. Do tenants almost always trash the property if they’re being evicted? What have your experiences been like?The property is in a B+ neighborhood in NC. The...

I need some help on this issue ASAP please!!!

I have a vacant property, newly renovated, which has been broken into a few times in just a couple of weeks. I need recommendations for security measures and things to h...

Good afternoon all my fellow STR'ers!I have a home in Florida that I STR in Four Corners, FL when I'm not there. It is a good sized home (3000 sf) in a great location on a lake. I've done reasonably well renting it ou...

How do you retire on your cash flow if the houses won’t be paid off until Youre over 80?!! Seems the way to really do okay , is to not have mortgages. Am I wrong or missing something ?

Does paying someone to blow new knockdown on ceilings and walls make a big enough difference to justify the cost?  The current texture is not in bad shape, just dated.  It is a 1970's house on acreage with a pool so i...