I have just had a big blow to morale.  I have a SFH with 4 bedrooms and the tenant is on Section 8 in New Orleans, LA.  The cooling part of the HVAC system totally died about a year ago (HVAC can still heat house).  I...

I own 1 rental property in Sarasota, FL, I live in NYC. The home has well water and I hired a well maintenance company, the system has had some issues since they moved in. Every time water is restored within 24 hours,...

You have probably observed that your best first investment is in yourself. Even if you have closed a few deals in the past, you must have a mentor who can help take you to the next level in your real estate invest...

Property was purchased at auction like 2 months ago by some real estate agent at $86k (great deal, huh) who "Manages" a property company and is also the listing agent for the property I want. I called the listing brok...

Hi everyone! I'm so happy to be posting for the first time here at BP! I'm a long time podcast-listener and have been reading the forums and blog posts for a while. Also, I'd like to share that I'm closing on my first...

I need some advice estimating rehab cost!

I'm buying a duplex in an area that has appreciated quickly over the past 5 years. I had initially anticipated making repairs to the house then holding it as a rental, but am...

Here is a story of a real life issue I am currently working on. Not all landlord/investing things go right.Setting: New Britain, Connecticut. A small city full of rentals mainly made for manufacturing plant workers...

O boy here goes try to make a long story shortHad first, last and security upfront.Couple moved in july, he was arrested in september.Rent was due September 1st never paid still as of today. I was forced to use their ...

Hello All,I thought this would be a good time to write a follow up post regarding the current state of rising lumber costs and the supply vs. demand issues the industry is experiencing. Below are a couple graphs that ...

I am new to managing properties and only managing this one.   I have three properties and one is local and I inherited this tenant from the seller.  first month she paid on time with zero issues.  The previous managem...