looking for some insight on selecting my next tenant...I'm doing my applications through Cozy and I've used a lot of the guidelines I've learned about on BP...just trying to figure out my "deal breakers"House is up fo...

I'm looking into purchasing a couple of multi-family properties from some older Sellers.  They are getting older and are having a hard time maintaining the properties.  My question is:-   Their concern is selling the ...

Ok there are late fees and buyout the lease clauses. We even have a fee associated with a citation for our student rentals but what other fines/fees/disincentives can you enforce? I have a tenant , thankfully she ...

Hi all, so I posted awhile ago about a tenant simply not responding to me/unpaid rent earlier in the month. Still unpaid.We made contact on the 20th (I filed the Philadelphia landlord-tenant complaint on the 17th, cou...

Hey all, I'm looking for advice on how to handle a situation with a newly purchased duplex in Colorado Springs. After purchasing the property just a few weeks ago I was on site to work on some needed repairs. I was ta...

My current tenants have approached me to ask if the could have a pet. My current lease with them states "No pets". They are GREAT tenants that pay the rent early every month and take very good care of the house. Their...

For those who use a property management company, what criteria do you look for in a potential PM company?

So I just spoke with a guy at an investment company who told me that if I try to put a home under contract without personal financial backing, meaning the ability to personally fund the property I intend to put under ...

I just love when tenants get all hostile when it's time to move out and their security deposit is on the line.
Would you charge for carpet cleaning in this case?
Tenant lived in the house for 4 whole years. I know t...

Hi everyone,Starting in May I'll be able to contribute to my day job's 401k; up to 3% will be fully matched and then 50 cents for the next 2% (I plan to fully max out).  I will become fully vested I believe too.  I do...