I am leasing some bedrooms one at a time in my little apartment complex (college kids). Got one person who can not live under the same roof as a dog and she has a real doctor's letter from a local MD. I also had this ...

Thanks to some of you guys I have gained the confidence to move on and do a little networking and marketing to work on finding some owner financing possibilities. I am going to try and find a lawyer to help with t...

I am screening a woman and her fiance (mid 40's) who have lived in TX for 4 years.  So far the information about landlord history and income is normal.  On their applications I ask for drivers license number and state...

Tenants usually pay on the first Friday of the month. I’ve had them for 2+ years, 0 payments were received on the first of the month. I don’t send out late rent notice nor eviction notice, they are my literal neighbor...

Hey guys, looking for some advice. I just closed on my first rental last week. The sellers move out in 3 days. My wife and I went ahead and posted the house on the community facebook page a few hours ago and got tons ...

Stupid things Tenant Applicant’s say.

I had renovated a nice 4/3/2 and put it on the market for lease. Here are some of the comments from people who toured the property during the open house or called me from signa...

Hi, I wish to give a warring- this one is long. The short version is at the bottom of this post.  I heard a few different opinions on what I am about to write to you, so I need a very specific advise here, if backed ...

I'm having trouble figuring out how I would manage a property using funds from a self directed IRA. If I use an IRA I have a transaction fee ($35) every time it writes a check. So $30 to mow the lawn becomes $65 expen...

I have recently come across a strategy that would shave my mortgage from 30 years down to 10ish years. I would basically convert my mortgage into a first lien Heloc. A calculator to see if this strategy would work for...

I'm a Landlord who allows tenants to keep pets, although my patience is slowly wearing thin due to the odors they leave behind. I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions as to ways to limit pet odors/damage. An an examp...