Hey all, I'm a real estate broker here in NorCal and I manage over 100 investment properties. I've been researching various market trends and noticed that San Francisco is kind of falling apart in terms of new investm...

So it's been over a year here in Cleveland since I booked my one way flight from San Diego California.  I decided to come to Cleveland with my savings without a job but with a goal to earn passive income through real ...

I won't be doing new tubs for a good long while, but I haven't seen this subject come up. Personally, I loathe fiberglass. The gel coat has to be regularly refinished and fat people can actually break it. Acrylic can ...

My tenants are a couple - she calls me “hon”, He calls me “babe.”. Every time they do that , I mention my name is marci . I like to maintain a professional profile which is why I correct them . not a big deal. Just cu...

TLDR: The specific action of forcing a family with school-aged children to move with a month's notice during a school year, for no other reason than I prefer to move in, seems like a line that shouldn't be crossed.I a...

Ok there are late fees and buyout the lease clauses. We even have a fee associated with a citation for our student rentals but what other fines/fees/disincentives can you enforce? I have a tenant , thankfully she ...

Disclaimer: Before I'm labeled as being racist, I want to recognize that every culture has it's idiosyncrasies. I just need some help understanding Asian culture, especially as it pertains to the Asian groups in Minne...

House hackers: Have you noticed if many people in your area are attempting to rent rooms to more than one person (not a couple)?  I've noticed a particular demographic that is active in this area but not many others (...

I just finished reading BP's "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" and there was an interesting suggestion to create a policy binder, complete with mission statement and values, to help you focus on what's importan...

Effective communication between landlords and tenants is paramount for establishing a successful and harmonious rental relationship. Clear and effective communication serves as the key to fostering a positive landlord...