I just closed on my first deal consisting of two duplexes next to each other but they are on separate parcels. We did do two separate conventional loans which was recommended by the lender. I know there are a lot of o...

I have three young tenant applicants (room-mates) who each have only one previous formal tenancy.  They have otherwise lived with family. I prefer to check with two previous landlords, so I intend to call these family...

tl;dr Soon to be newbie self managing. I'm scared to death of lawfully having to choose a borderline acceptable tenant over a highly qualified one. Made a scorecard to pick most qualified; pick it apart.So as I start ...

Ok, first rental and first tenant. This forum has been a godsend in terms of helping me and my first-time landlord anxieties. So, I have my first tenant, everything checked out, she was qualified, etc. She has been in...

I am wanting to enter the REI world but will not have time or skills to self manage. Looking for a property manager and think I have found one but wanted to make sure his fees are in line with the norm:9% of all rent ...

For the last year or two, cars have been parking in front of my building, leaving tons of cigarettes and glass pipes on the ground.  They live in the building across the street, whose landlord doesn't screen tenants. ...

Hi all! Just wondering what your thoughts are on this. Is it doable? Is it adviseable? I'm about to make an offer-in-spirit (nothing written yet) on several properties, and 2 of them have dead-beat tenants. I want to ...

What do folks suggest for a profit-making idea that is in the "very, very safe" category, but returns as high as 6-5%, no fees. I have a broker who can get me into REITs, but that tends to be 6.5% minus 1.0% in manage...

HI My sister and I are geared up to dive into property investment with a fix-and-flip project in Ohio. We've diligently saved money and secured a loan to kickstart our venture. However, we're eager to explore ways to ...

Words of wisdom in case this every happens to you:1.  Before you file your insurance claim, contact a Public Insurance AdjusterNot only will you get a higher claim paid for damages, but they will help you determine da...