Hi, this is my first post since turning BP Pro a few months ago. I closed on my first rental property, a townhouse in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore on 6/14. I am using a property manager, and there are listings...

Most of my applicants and renters have been great, but I've had a couple of guys that have tried to get me to bend my rules, and just generally been unpleasant.  I suspect they wouldn't act the same way if I was a man...

Not being real estate, what’s his best move with this money. With his retirement he is comfortable to live but he’s trying to really use this to his advantage. He asked me and I didn’t have a great answer so I’m here....

Looking to sell my home, but it is very much a home that will sell itself, how can i be the one to sell it insted of wasting money on extra fees of going through a realtor?

HelloI’m a high W2 earner and have been looking for a STR and finally went into contract but can’t close until mid-end of December 2024. Would I be eligible to take the bonus depreciation on my 2024 taxes? If I can ge...

Hello BP,It's always fun posting stuff on here and hearing what everyone has say, but i'm afraid this post isn't quite as pleasant.  Nonetheless i'm sure there are lessons to be had here and I would greatly appreciate...

I purchased a house in a Trustee sale auction a week ago. Three days later
I received a letter with the funds returned and no other explanation.

I called the trustee office and my understanding is that they decided t...

Hi, one of my tenant just move-in and I already have a long to-do list. For example, he wants new carpet, new paint. Complained the fridge is too small, complained the washer dryer didn't hooked up properly etc...In a...

I am a first-time landlord and homeowner, and have recently purchased a fully tenanted duplex in Western Massachusetts, intending to owner-occupy one unit for the first year.  The security deposits were transferred to...

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...