For those of you focused on building buy and hold portfolios, what kind of techniques do you use to help you keep your eye on the ball and not bail out for short term gains or worse, letting yourself get LAZY? Curre...

I turn 50 on Monday, so my work threw a little party for me today. I have to share what birthday card they gave me. Remember, I work for a Non Profit that thinks Obama is too Conservative.

My card states on the out...

What is the Best Way to Reward your Great Tenants?

Today, Monday, October 22, 2012, we celebrate our 8th birthday! It is hard to believe that is has been so long.

I've written many posts in the past months about many of our milestones, so I feel like there's no ne...

I bought my first duplex (owner occupant) last July, and upon purchase inherited a "bad" tenant. Upon purchase she had also not paid July's rent, so the previous landlord told me that I could collect it after closing ...

Home Depot and Lowes are running big sales on appliances.  Highlights include:Gas Stove $298Electric Stove $298no affiliation, it is just a great deal I wanted to share

I wasn't quite sure where I should post this question. If it's already been asked and answered please point me to the right place!How do you stay in touch and reward your allied resources?At the real estate office tha...

If you have a good PM, agent, etc... how do you show you appreciate them? 
Holiday gifts? Bottle of wine? occasional/performance bonuses? Gift-cards? 
Would they expect to be rewarded with anything more than repeat ...

Hi, I'm a new landlord and wanted to see what others do when it comes to the holidays with their tenants.

I have two young men that rent from me, this February will be 1 year. They have never been late and never m...

Hello all wondering how many of you give your tenants gifts around Christmas time? Birthday or any other special day?