This is more of a vent than anything.

So the first month with a new tenant has come around and I still have no rent payment. We set it so it was due on the 5th and late by the 10th; The renter wanted to pay r...

Site - Does the ground around the house slope consistently away?- If there are underground drains, where are they going?- Are there any trees at the foundation?- Is there adequate drainage for retaining walls? Any cra...

What is a cap rate? Why do I want to know it? How do I determine it? What is a good one?

Hi BP Community, I don't post often in the forums but do actively read through them. I know there is a lot of knowledge and wisdom to be gained by such a great community, so I was hoping to get some advice on a curren...

If everything goes well then our worst tenant ever will be moved-out in just under 12 hours from now, the champagne is on ice and we are cautiously optimistic. Interestedly enough, the problems with this tenant have v...

Who would have more BOTTOM LINE PROFIT at end of the month?Experienced Out of town landlord vs. "turn key" Property manager ?Assumptions1. Each has EXACT same hypothetical properties to manage2. Properties are in "C" ...

Hi. I am new to the property management space.  My interactions with my property manager have been much different from my expectations.  I think this gives me a good opportunity to learn more about the job to provide ...

How many doors does everyone get before hiring management?

I had a showing yesterday and the perspective tenant offered to pay all 6 months up front he "really needed somewhere to live".

However he turned in his app with no past landlords for reference. Said he has l...

Hi all,I have a potential renter who is using a realtor.  I'm managing my rental house on my own, from listing, to showing, to background checks, and contract signing. My question is, what is a fair commission to the ...