I figured this would be a good place to document what I'm doing. (I'm sure we can move this if we need.) I welcome constructive criticism. I even welcome someone telling me I'm an idiot. The goal is to write it do...

I'm a veteran and I'm trying to use a VA loan to buy a house and every time I find a house in my price range that I like I always get denied and my loan isn't accepted. My question is, what is the issue with VA loans ...

Hello, fellow investors!I feel compelled to share my experience with Charles Lee and his business, Realty 103 in Birmingham, AL.After we were unsuccessful in closing the deal Charles and I had agreed on: we cancelled ...

Hello BP Community,HOW DO WE DEAL WITH THE TENANTS THAT MAKE US CRAZY?!??!?!?!!? I have been filled with anxiety for the past three days and it is emotionally exhausting.  My husband and I accepted a retired couple to...

I have a 4 bed 2.5 bath SFR listed for rent in a B+ to A neighborhood that is in great condition. I typically like renting to families as they tend to stay longer and a lot of times fix little things themselves becaus...

1. If I offer a tenant $500 cash for keys, do I also give them the security deposit even though I don't have rent late into the month?2. When exactly does one offer this? If grace period ends on 5th of month, sending ...

Hi, I am a new landlord (was left a condo upon my mother's passing)  and have recently been in a lose lose situation between my tenant and hoa I received a notice from my hoa that my tenant has been parking her car an...

Would love to start up the discussion where we share our funniest/craziest/most shocking tenant stories and conversations. I'll start (paraphrased a bit).So I am showing a small unit to a few folks. Attractive lady in...

I have some tenants who are complaining to me about a 'broken' stove where 1 out of the 4 range tops wouldn't ignite. I had someone come out and take a look at it today, and before leaving he called me down and I was...

Hello,I know there are many opinions, but I still want to hear them. I have so far not allowed cats in one of my properties (condo) but there is a seemingly good couple who has applied and has an indoor cat, so I'm de...