Recently our tenant reported a malfunctioning AC unit that requires repairs.  The tenant stated she was out of town for a week.  She wanted the repairs done before she comes back.  She said it was not her responsibili...

When managing a portfolio in the same geographic area I have heard of 2 strategies.1. Split properties between 2 property managers to diversify risk of one failing/going out of business, more exit strategies if one is...

I put an offer on a home without knowing it was " sold as is" until the last minute and my real estate agent pressured me to make a decision without explaining the consequences of no contingencies. Later i found out t...

We have a couple units in a 30 unit building in the peninsula (east Palo Alto) and need to find new HOA management firm for our building.
We had a really bad experience with the last company.
Any leads or ideas?

Does anyone have any experience providing a property manager with a procedure manual?  For example, if a property becomes vacant in winter I expect you to turn the water off and check the heat every 3 days?

Investment Info:
Mobile home buy & hold investment in Newberry.

Purchase price: $167,000

Cash invested: $4,000

I used a VA loan to buy this home. I rented rooms out to friends for the first yea...

My tenant is requesting a repair due to the flushing valve keeps running water. It is not a big deal, simple repair.How.ever, I wonder how to handle the liability waiver just in case anyone would be infected since nob...

I am toying with the idea of self management, however I am haunted by the what-ifs and hows.I would love any feedback from other landlords on how you got out from under a current property management agreement upon exp...

Bought property at Sheriff Sale for the first time. What would be the next steps?

Hello!My wife has requested that we have standard operating procedures. I am currently writing them out. I have tenant move in/move out, maintenance, tenant screening, rent collection, turning over a rental, tax time....