Hi everyone, I have a property management question. I have a self-managed rental property in San Jose that recently turned over. After the tenants moved out, we noticed pretty extensive mold on both sides of the slidi...

I have an interesting story for everyone here on BP. I found a home that I was going to close on this month and I just got back the pest and home inspection report. The current owner did a rehab and when I did the wal...

Has anyone had a greasy kitchen issue despite having a high powered stove hood? Is it difficult getting tenants to use proper ventilation?
The reason your house is greasy is that your range hood is underpowered for t...

Hi Y'all. Please provide guidance!Background: I have a SFH rental in Houston suburbs (cypress area) which I have rented to same tenant for past 5 years. Tenant don't want to renew lease until potential mold problem is...

Hi everyone, what kind of shower do you guys put in for a low end rental? There is currently a clawfoot tub that I plan on removing and putting a one piece tub/shower surround. What do you think? Is this the cheapest/...

I've never built a home and I'm thinking about becoming my own general contractor. Can anyone provide some useful tips on how to choose the right subcontractors and best practices on foundation, framing, and insulatio...

Hi,I would like to know whether anybody has used Home warranty as means to reduce any major maintenance cost. I am wondering whether its another "insurance" where, they are nice when e buy it but when the real repairs...

Hello everyone,Around 6-7 months ago my wife and I stumbled onto BP and decided to start learning as much as we could with the intent to head down the real estate investment path. It's taken us a little while to find ...

Hello all! New landlord here..Our first rental property is from the 1920s and has field stone for foundation, it gives you the smell that just smacks you in the face and moisture like crazy.. We are thinking of mixing...