I am trying to help my elderly Father-in-law with a project on one of his homes in West Sacramento area.He is wanting to replace an old picket fence with wrought iron.   

@Alex Forest nice plots.Since fed is printing money like crazy, I thought that using gold to replace US dollar to measure housing price makes more sense and can provide us a more realistic view of how expansive it is.My current feeling is that the price is relatively low, and I might keep buying for a while. if the real estate price normalized by gold increases above 700, I will sell.

Without completing all of the above, you’d be looking at significant condensation leading to a mold concern, stains on your ceiling, replacing ceiling and ceiling insulation within a few years.

Windows are extremely easy to replace.

Here is one that is currently going around in my town of Waterloo, IA that i think could be a big deal for landlords:The Community Development Waterloo, Iowa Lead Hazard Control Grant completes improvements to your home to remove lead based paint up to $40,000.Both owner-occupied and rental homes can participate.Your home must have been built before 1978You must be income eligible & have children under the age of 6 who reside or visit frequently.This money can be used to replace windows, doors, or siding with lead-based paint.

-Install all of the above.Notes:-We are replacing exactly the kitchen that I removed (so no relocation of gas or electric).

Keep the formica tops or replace with granite/quartz?

I've haven't had anyone break them, but I did have to replace a $2 pull chain once.

Hi all,Trying to slowly build our buy and hold portfolio in Buffalo NY to eventually allow rental cash flow to replace my W2 salary.

We operate in Class A, B & C markets, but NOT D.1) We offer 90-day tenant replacement guarantee.2) Can't afford to offer Eviction Guarantee on Class C.