Jane S.
Should I allow new tenants to paint
The tenants who qualify best to rent the house are unhappy with the paint job in 2 bedrooms. It would cost me about $800 and once the furniture is in, the problem will be not visible. (Near the floor)So far no one els...
Deonte Hill
Rehab Cost Rule of Thumb
Hello all,And thank you in advance for your input. When it comes to rehabs, I’ve seen in the forums a good rough estimate is $20-$100/sqft, dependent supply the severity of the rehab. I’m looking to purchase a propert...
Kyle Hipp
What does everyone do with a house with asbestos/slate siding?
In the area I live and invest there are many houses with asbestos slate siding. I know this siding, if maintained correctly can last forever but it looks horrible and has the stigma attached of old and dangerous. I ha...
Rob Smith
Need a good handyman recommendation for Memphis Tn, 38128
I have had some of the siding of my rental house blown off in the recent winds I need some one to give me a price to put about 11 siding boards back on the house and paint them to match the existing paint as best they...
Denzil Dwelle
What color to pain this house?
Just bought a property in South Carolina and it needs some major exterior rehab. I will be replacing some trim and siding and doing some landscaping. Main issue I have with the place is the grey and red color scheme...
Michael S.
Paint T-111 or install vinyl siding, which would be the better?
Hello everyone,I currently have an investment property that has T-111 siding currently. The red stain is very faded/weathered and I'm trying to decide whether to paint it or install vinyl siding. I'm not sure how muc...
Account Closed
Lead Paint Lawsuit
Has anyone been sued for lead paint because of tenants complaining?
If so what happened?
Eddy Dumire
Remove painted wallpaper or replace drywall?
My own personal residence has wallpaper that's been painted over in the master bathroom. It's pretty glossy and water resistant. We've been there for 10 years and there's no sign of peeling yet. If I try to peel a ...
Roger Vi
Renting home to kids, toddlers
Hey for the first time I am renting a home out to a family with 4 kids. Their ages range from 8 months-16 years old. What are some things I should be extra careful about? I am mostly concerned with safety issues. Are ...
Art Maydan
Lead in Buildings Built Before 1978
I’m listening to a Stuff You Should Know about lead poisoning and they’re saying buildings built before 1978 used a lot of lead. I’m about to buy a 100-year-old 2 flat in Chicago. Are there any tests I should get done...