Fellow landlords, I manage 4 units while working full time and maintenance coordination is my biggest headache. Not the repairs themselves, but the coordination: -Getting vendor availability -Making sure the tenant lets them in - Getting the invoice/receipt - Documenting for taxes and compliance ...
I'm nearing completion on my first rental property And have done research on both RentRedi and Baselane. They both seem To have great features, I was just wanting an opinion from some seasoned investors on which one they prefer? What are some strengths and weaknesses of each? Thanks in advance!
Hey — fellow landlord here. I'm trying to understand how other landlords actually handle finding and screening tenants — pricing the place, weeding out bad leads, all the back-and-forth. Would anyone you be up for a quick 15-min call so I can hear how you do it? Not selling anything, just learnin...
I'm a small property manager and I'm curious how others here are handling monthly owner reporting. My current workflow is: - Track rent + expenses in a spreadsheet - Clean it up manually - Format into a report - Send to owners It works, but it’s honestly more time than it should be, especially on...
Memphis operator since 2003, few hundred doors, majority Section 8, own crews and own management. Everybody treats a high appraisal as good news. On a cash-out refinance in certain neighborhoods it can be the most expensive thing that happens to you, and you won't find out for two or three years....
Im learning more about affordable housing and Section 8. With my existing rentals; all are non subsidized private pay tenants. My questions specifically revolves around larger homes 4-5 bedrooms. What are your experiences with finding and retaining tenants for larger properties? Ive got a 5 bedro...
Every landlord has fantasized about this tenant: the rent arrives on time. No complaints. No maintenance calls. No arguments with the neighbors. Months go by and you occasionally remember: "Oh, right. I own that place." Perfect tenant. Or so you think. Then one day the tenant moves out. You walk ...
The writing is on the wall. It is no longer a question of if rent control is coming, but when. Many cities/states already have rent control in place, and these are not theoretical ideas — they are real laws currently being enforced. Under the current President and administration, a nationwide ren...
New Screening Rules for 2026: Staying on the Right Side of the Law If you're a "mom & pop" landlord, you know that finding a great tenant is everything. A bad choice can mean months of headaches and lost rent. But the rules around how you pick that tenant just got a major refresh from the Nationa...
What is the next step after taking the tenant to court for three months of unpaid rent? Is she required to pay the full debt, or will she simply be evicted without paying? I live out of state and a property management company handles my rental unit, but they don't provide much information and lat...
Hello everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for a reliable rent reporting service that can report on-time payments, late payments, and non-payments to the credit bureaus. I’d especially appreciate recommendations from landlords who have personally used these services. Which one has worked bes...
I'm curious how experienced investors narrow down a list once the obvious filters are already satisfied. Suppose you have 10 properties in roughly the same price range. What ultimately determines your top 3? Cash flow? Cap rate? Location? Property taxes? HOA? School district? Appreciation potenti...
Hi Everyone, I have an 8-unit apartment building in Central Illinois. This is a 2 store brick building in a small town. We are looking to add security cameras to the front, back, and both sides with motion sensor lights and live feed to our phone. I am curious if anyone has any advice on companie...
Hey everyone, I’m a landlord dealing with a property in Los Angeles right now, and I’m honestly stressing out over getting this rent increase notice right. I’ve been trying to figure out whether my unit falls strictly under the LA RSO (3% cap) or AB 1482 rules (8.7% cap), double-checking the perc...
I have a 5 unit rental property. The other day, one of my tenants messaged me to say her roommate had let her boyfriend move in. She's upset that he doesn't contribute to bills, rent, or anything. I was unaware because this is an out-of-state property, and their rent was coming in each month. Any...
I have a rental property where the brick veneer is pulling away from the house. The current recommendation is complete teardown and rebuild. I’d like to make sure there isn’t a practical stabilization option first. The consensus root cause is inadequate or missing wall ties. I’ve seen repairs on ...
Hi this is my third year Hosting in North Myrtle Beach (remotely from Chicago). The last two years, my occupancy rate has dipped below 30% and I'm trying to figure out if this is a common thing in that area or what I might be doing wrong. The reviews have been quite good... so it's not that. I'm ...
Do NOT use your AC compressor as a saw horse, especially while using power tools. BP you all owe me one.
I own a rental property in New Jersey and am a self-managing landlord. I would appreciate advice from other landlords, especially those familiar with NJ rentals. My tenant's washer and dryer were unavailable for several weeks. I arranged for a technician to inspect the appliances, but the repair ...
Our management company is transitioning away from Buildium to AppFolio and we are looking for referrals for 3rd party assistance to help make this smooth and fast. Thank you
Memphis operator, since 2003, few hundred doors, majority voucher. A couple of weeks ago I posted my tenancy and collections data arguing the tenant-quality stereotype about Section 8 is wrong. Some serious operators pushed back - including one running a few hundred S8 doors in Mississippi and a ...
Has anyone ever heard of a rehabber by the name of Tim Bratz? A buddy told me about him and I'm curious to know if anyone has worked with him or knows anyone that may have worked with him.
If I understand correctly, since our CA rental (primary converted to rental) is owned by me and my husband and not by an institution, we are exempt from the AB 1482 rent cap rule. Problem is, we weren't aware of this change and we used an old CA lease template to get a fixed term 2 years lease si...
My rental portfolio was sitting at roughly 82% of market. Moving from conservative pricing toward a moderate-aggressive pricing strategy has the potential to increase gross rental income by $20,000 annually. I developed a Rent Estimator tool - It's a repeatable format that uses AI to research cur...
I signed a new tenant that was supposed to move in August 28th. Deposit was paid and lease signed with rent supposed to be paid on day of move in. A week before move in I get the text that they have been in a car accident and can't move in on the 28th. They are injured and have medical bills etc....