Tenant vacated, house has laminate, tenant did a good job cleaning- except...  The main living areas smell like dog.  Not pee.  Just like wet dog.  Tenant mopped.My only guess on what to try is to repaint- but I would...

I am interested in hearing about others experience with maximizing occupancy for STR. In the ski resort area I am analyzing more beds equal more return per night. Problem is the county regulations are strict on listed...

I just got through an eviction for unit 2 of my 4 unit building. I went to check it out today and I don't have a clue where to start. There is still miscellaneous things in there, the carpets are filthy, the walls ...

Have you ever bought a house and found something inside that was worth some money? Antiques, currency, jewelry, Jimmy Hoffa's dead body? I want to know what interesting treasures have you found?

I recently bought a...

Hey all,Just wanted to clarify but in California if I have repairs that cost over $500 including parts and labor, I need to hire a licensed contractor to do the work. If it's under $500 (including parts and labor) I c...

So I purchased a house last month for the sole purpose of updating it into a rental property. It had been a rental property before and I got a great deal on it since it was very outdated and the owners were retiring. ...

Have a 4 bed sleeps 9 with an attached garage that is already fully insulated with electric/windows/and two entrance doors. When you are in the garage it has the same walls as the main living areas, so apart from the ...

When my husband and I were living in Los Angeles I fell in love with Joshua Tree and the little homesteader cabins out there. We were finishing up DIY remodels of our duplex in LA and fourplex in Pasadena when I pulle...

Hi,  I am a new landlord and will appreciate some advises for the following questions. My tenant moved out and left a mess behind. Some repair works needed are as follow which I am not sure if I should deduct from s...