This is just a brief post to give some insight into the local maintenance costs in the Metro Detroit area.  Maintenance costs are a huge factor in the profitability, or not of any investment property.  A little backgr...

So I have a tenant that recently called me because the microwave latch broke so the microwave thinks it is open (even though its closed) and won't work. In my lease, the tenant is supposed to pay for any repairs that ...

My name is Anthony and I live in Southern California. My goal is to have enough passive income to replace me and my wife’s income and then some. We love to travel and have 3 kids and would love take them around they w...

Hey BiggerPockets, I could really use some help here with a property I put an offer on.I put in a cash offer of 11,000 firm for a duplex that has an ARV of around 70,000 that will need about 40,000 of work and each si...

After much research, we have decided to take our small real estate investment company (self-managed) into cloud-based property management software. Buildium is cheaper, but a little too basic for my liking. So we...

Am I paying my project manager too much? I feel like I am paying him fairly but my family and friends cant believe I am paying a handyman about 75K a year or $1500/week - (PS we are in Cleveland market so 75K is a goo...

Hello all!I have in investment property in SC with a tenant who has 20 year experience as a property manager.  I started working with a RE salesperson in the area, but so far her only value is providing MLS listings, ...

Hello BP Members,I sent a 30 day notice to this trouble some tenant to vacate my property. Today she told me she wouldn't move out by February 29. I am in Illinois. My question is should I retain an attorney for force...