We own 2 duplexes and have been landlords since 2009.  We are just completing a major renovation of our second duplex, which we picked up at auction in the fall.  We have executed leases and secured deposits on one of...

Hey BiggerPockets! I’m Alex, a recently re-licensed real estate agent in SW Michigan, back in action after five years off as a stay-at-home dad. I’ve completed my ABR and MRP certifications, finished the Southwest Mic...

Hi there!I bought my first duplex and have a great potential tenant who loved the place. I think she would stay several years as she is an older woman who is only needing to move because her current landlord wants to ...

Hi, anyone here with a no-pet policy?  In my last property my tenant who had the sweetest dog but left puddles in a few areas.  I had to replace all the carpet and sell the house.   Tenant claims they don't know, init...

I met with an electrician about upgrading and updating all the electrical at my house.
He sent me the quote the next day and I agreed.
That evening he turned up at my house to collect $500 cash to buy materials.
I sai...

Hello all, hope all is well. This rental has been on the market for 15 days and after 48 leads no one has qualified. Due to no one having 600+ credit score. There is a married couple, with 2 kids that claim they have...

Hello all, I'm a newbie investor (to be) based in San Francisco. I've been doing a lot of reading and learning for the past two years. I have decided to invest in Pittsburgh (rental) and I was wondering what would be ...

Question: Would you rent to someone who gave you a false contact for their current Landlord?Background (Story): Potential Tenant looks at place, Likes it, fills out application, and wants to move right in. I call the ...

I am just starting out.

I have done research all during 2013 on how this process works. I have visited many single family homes in my area listed on the MLS with the intention of buying them on the spot if I ...