So long as you're careful and use common sense I believe most people can and should tackle most minor repairs/upkeep themselves, at least until they know what it entails.

Ok to tackle this task if you invest more than a 3 hours outside your home.

We could have had our own contractor handle the work, but he's never had to tackle a smoke remediation project.

I would be willing to tackle any repairs needed and be your property manager, if you would like.

I think I would obviously be spread too thin trying to tackle all those areas and also do the REO stuff at the same time.

Originally posted by J Scott:The Democrats have offered no proposed solution to the problem and don't even seem to acknowledge there's a problem.J Scott, let me start by saying I've enjoyed reading your posts.During the whole debt limit debacle, President Obama was very interested in a "grand bargain" type deal which would tackle entitlement spending.

Always address health and safety issues that impact tenants first (smoke detectors, electrical or plumbing problems, etc), then items that could compromise the integrity of the building ( dry rot needs repaired, for example) and then tackle cosmetics.I also would not recommend you allow a tenant to do their own painting.

I do like the full year up front and the great tenants that are there now, just unsure how to tackle the logistics?

There are also enamel paint kits at Home Depot to help tackle chips on the sink.

Develop a plan for tackling the items on the list of deficiencies presented to you by the Section 8 inspector, starting with the most significant health and safety issues.5.