I have a troublesome tenant who has a history of causing issues and non-payment in a condo on the second floor. The condo is located in NJ.Just 2 weeks ago the condo above my unit had a failing washing machine that ca...

Hello BPers. This is my first post. I have been looking tirelessly for good forums with some real life lessons on landlording/property management straight from the trenches, and this has been the best site I've foun...

hello new (first message) hope i'm posting in the correct place, apologies if not.So here's my situation...I'm 35 (only child/no kids, renter, total debt 60K -primary student loans, good job in tech) I have small fami...

Hi BP,Hope everyone is doing really well.  I have an opportunity to buy an off market deal in Spring, right outside of Houston.I have a few  rental properties in Houston and looking to grow the portfolio but don’t hav...

Hello everyone. I own 5 properties. One personal, 4 residential rentals. I do not have my properties in LLCs yet but went to speak to a real estate attorney today who suggested that I create a revocable trust and then...

Good Afternoon...I'm a month away from closing on a side by side duplex that are occupied by two tenants who I'm inheriting.  When do I send them a letter, notifying them that the rent (as of May 1st) will be payable ...

Hey all,I recently closed on a 3 unit property which I am going to house hack which brings my portfolio to a total of 5 doors (including the one im living in) and am curious if it would be wise to have an LLC for each...

Hey Guys,
I reviewed the lease (created by our property management) for our tenants, and I feel like we, the landlords, are not protected enough on that lease. for example, I would want to add an addendum about "chang...

I have a tenant writing me to say that she has mold growing in her attic. She sent a picture and it doesn't look like mold to me. It looks like paint splatter. I have my handyman going out there to work on some issues...

I recently had a tenant that decided they want to break their lease and move to another city for treatment. It is kind of a coincidence because the deadline for renewing their lease was July 31st, 2017. The current le...