Hi guys, I wanted to do a random inspection on my rental home in Illinois without giving the tenants any notice. I want to surprise them at the front door. I'm suspicious that they had animals in the home when they si...

I own a 3 unit building. I have one section 8 tenant who has been a problem since day 1. Doesn't pay on time, creates issues with other tenants, seems to feel entitled.

We had some bad rain in the last two months a...

Hello everyone!A friend of mine recommended that I reach out to you all for your knowledge and expertise. My family is in dire stress. Over three years ago, my family rented a private house to a man, who brought with ...

I just finished renovating my first property and have had a few applicants. I am on the fence with this one and would like the community's input. 
The tenant needs to move ASAP due to fleeing an abusive relationship ...

Hi everyone,
How does everyone handle pets in their rentals. Currently in PA. pet deposits, non refundable pet fees, or pet rent? why or why not? and what are the fees you use for dog, cat, rabbit, ginea pig? 
I'm ...

Hi there,I have a tenant with two pitbulls.  The tenant was in the building when I bought it (I've owned the building for 2 months) and he claims to have an insurance policy covering them.My insurance company is sayin...

Hello Guys!My name Erin and I heard about this site from a friend.  I've been toying with the idea of getting into the real estate business for years now.  I can honestly say I've never been more ready...I'm very inte...

I just finished cleaning out a property that was damaged because of pets.  Now I put a stiff penalty in the lease for bringing unauthorized animals on or into the property.  Tenants signed lease Feb 1st.  Now, 6 weeks...

Hi! I am fairly new to this, but I recently showed a tentant one of our properties and he asked about paying all of his rent up from in one big lump sum. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Good idea? Also, we just...

I just had a prospective tenant tell me that he would want to pre-pay the yearly rental fee in cash upfront because "that is just the way he does business."  My gut tells me that this is a red flag.  I would still scr...