Hi All,I am curious as to the average cost you guys will spend to make a unit rent ready, assuming normal wear and tear? I am nearing my first tenants lease, and have been speaking to my property management about the ...

Looking for some feedback for what I consider a pretty bigh bill for apartment turnover: $2400 for a 800sqft 3bed 1 bath apartment. It has a small living room. The apartment is in Springfield Massachusetts area. Lower...

I have several SF rentals in Contra Costa County, which I've managed myself for 9 years.Also have 1 2-story apartment/townhouse that was managed by a friend's PM company. It wasn't a happy experience, so I found anoth...

I am currently looking to purchase a rental property in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. These homes often have knob and tube wiring. I heard that less and less insurance companies are insuring homes with knob and...

i am having some 80 year old oak floors refinished this week on a rental that i own.  i want to go with a lighter color.  has anyone ever went without using stain, and just kept the natural color.  of course, i am goi...

I just got a tank sweep done by a reputable company here in NJ. They scanned the sidewalk, backyard, and checked the basement and outside around the house for signs of oil piping. Nothing was found. This house was bui...

I have installed all new central AC units from this single vendor which I like; for 4 of my properties.  I have a bi-yearly contract with them to maintain the units and they currently have a new policy where they chec...

hi,We are currently Under contract on a four-square from 1920. It has 6 decorative fireplaces which I’m thinking of removing. The largest fireplace is in between the kitchen and living room which would need to be remo...

I purchased a duplex and I have completely renovated it. Without dragging the post out too much, it was essentially a gut remodel (saved cabinets with paint), new bathrooms, new hvac, new windows, new flooring, new pa...