Are landlords obligated to contribute to the community surrounding their rentals? If so, do you think landlords in a well-to-do community have less community obligations than owners in low income neighborhoods?

I th...

Ok, now I'm freaked out. I was just about to post my ad on Craigslist to hire a sign poster for our bandit signs (already ordered) and I thought I would look up the sign ordinances in our area to double check wha...

I'm on my second rental property, but I've always struggle with the background check. It seems that most of the bad applicants won't even fill out the one page background application and return it if they have a ba...

I have a friend that I am wanting to go to and seek funding from him. He stated he wants to save $50-60K each year for his kids college. So I want to approach him and seek a partnership from him but protecting myself ...

Long Distance Self Managers! I live 2 hours each way from the property. I rarely drive down there but when it comes time for a new tenant I want to meet them and be involved. (This is a new purchase closing next week)...

I am a newbie and have not seen many 4 plexes on Zillow or others. I know they are out there, because I have driven by them. What is the best way to find 4 plexes that are for sale or have sold? I am curious to see st...

A tenant has her boyfriend over everyday, most likely staying the night.  The car is always there.It's been there every day for 2 months since she moved in.  He technically has is own dorm room at the university.Our l...

It just occurred to me this week that after these many years of renting homes that I only request a single application from one adult which means that if 3 adults wish to move into one of my homes the applicant only n...

I'm looking at an investment property with section 8 tenants. To all those who have had experience with this: 
1. What are the pros and cons of section 8 tenants? 
2. Once I own the property can I rent to non sectio...