I rented a 2 bedroom, 1&1/2 bath duplex to single mom and daughter 3 1/2 years ago for 975 a month. She is now on a month by month rental agreement. Last Sept, her dad and and an invalid man he cares for moved in....

Hi all,I have two properties under contract to close on June 30. They are 2 small multifamily buildings (6 and 7 units) in a different city and state (Baltimore, MD) than where we currently live and have experience in...

hi everyone,I'm new to real estate and i've listened to many BP podcasts, especially the rookie podcast. I'm located in the GTA. it's really hard to get the ball rolling b/c most podcasts feature someone from the stat...

I am preparing a rent increase letter, and figured that I will increase by 3% (currently $1500/mo).
I know large complexes (especially those run by REITs) usually increase by a round number of $100 on a $1500-1600/mo ...

What would be the pros & cons of purchasing a property with a tenant from previous owner?

Any advice on trying to convince a court ordered administrator to sell a home in probate via short sale?It seems they would all prefer to let home go to foreclosure auction. 

Hello everyone, I am trying to rent my home to try and have extra cashflow. My wife and I both agree we need a bigger home as we outgrew our present home. I want to rent and my wife wants to sell. She tells me what is...

Hi everyone on Bigger Pockets.  I have a question for those who have been purchasing properties in the Cleveland market for a while via both on the MLS and through wholesalers.  I understand the Cleveland market has P...

Hi all. I have been considering investing real estate (renting) and have been stretching my legs through the neighborhoods to get a sense of things, reading these awesome forums, and generally noodling out my busines...

Hi everyone,

First, I want to say thanks for taking the time to read my post, and I appreciate any advice you can offer.

I currently own a townhouse that was purchased during the peak. We have lived in it as our pr...