The required security deposit/move-in fee of $2795.00 breaks down as follows:Non-refundable administrative fee of $100.00--I get kind of like the $299 dealer doc fee a car dealership charges(Isn't that a part of busin...

Ive been trying to research the pros and cons of each. It is really confusing.I spoke with my lawyer, and he suggests putting my rental property into a trust.My goal is to buy and hold very long term (sell when it mak...

Like everyone right now, I am spending a lot of time at home thinking about the short, mid and long-term impacts of our "new normal". A question I keep thinking about is what will be the new trends that will emerge as...

Hi BP community!I am interested in a rental property in Indy zip code seems like a c minus area, and I am considering a duplex. Numbers looks good, but I am a bit worried about the tenants quality in this area and wan...

Ok, so this is going to be quite lengthy, I would just like to share with all why real estate investment is something that has come to my plate.  I am a 37 year old male residing in Bedford, Pennsylvania.  I feel like...

My husband & I have a multi-family that we gutted & renovated 2 years ago. We did not allow pets with our first tenants, because everything was fresh & new. These tenants left the apartment in great condit...

Hi All -I have a situation regarding selling my property. I am selling our duplex (one unit renting for $1100.00/month, and the other was owner occupied by us) due to relocating my family to the Atlanta GA area.After ...

I want to buy a 2 bedroom house in the bay area and live in one room while renting the other room out. However, the volatility of the housing market makes me very concerned that I am buying at the wrong time. On one s...

I was curious if anyone has had issues owning a rental property that has a mother-in-law unit in the basement. with not having sufficient parking or the neighbors calling the city to say there were multiple renters.  ...

The completion of my first rehab is 3 weeks away. I have my rent set but I am still unsure of how much I should charge for a Security Deposit. I have seen different takes on this. First and last months rent. First and...