HelloI'm trying to purchase my first rehabbed rental property through Rent to retirement/RTR.The inspection report came back and there are many issues. One is required safety issue, A GFCI outlet would not trip when t...

Hi everyone, I recently purchased a very outdated duplex and am renovating pretty much the whole thing. I'm going to be painting the walls and ceilings next, but I am unsure what to do with the trim and doors. They ar...

Hello,My tenant just let us know that her son (11 months) just tested positive for lead poisoning. We also live there and just had a baby 5 months ago and she advised us that we need to get our son tested ASAP (it is ...

I need to refinish a tile shower. Will have to last 4-6 years. I was told that acrylic paint might be an option. However somebody else told me that the paint will start peeling.Do you have any experience?

We are looking at possible investment property that was built in the early 1900's and we suspect there is lead paint in the house to some degree.  We have not determined the level of severity ;)I have read most every ...

Hello, my first tenants just moved out. I'm located in California and I'm not sure what I can deduct from their security deposit. Can you guys take a look at my pictures and let me know if this is normal "wear and tea...

BP members,I live in the Bay Area (BA). I started my RE education journey few months back with BP books/webinars/pod casts, then also onto other RE books and materials. They all make sense: BRRRR it, add value, sell o...

This is a long shot, but I gotta try. I just purchased a SFH in Cleveland. The bathroom has some unfinished tile and the seller claims they don't have any left over but that I should be able to find the same at Lowes....

For the seasoned residential real estate investor, the “fix-and-flip” or rehab market is the most resilient sector of the real estate game. It’s also a great place for the not-so-seasoned investor to start, as it come...

I am new to multifamily I purchased a 5 unit apartment complex and among other things I am renovating the bathrooms. The property is 50 yrs old and has never been updated and maintenance has been deferred for the last...