Had 5 guys rent a house for a week. Went there yesterday morning after they left. Took out the trash and plugged in the security camera.  Went there in the afternoon and took the 18 beers that were left. Went there ...

Hey everyone. Over the weekend I had a break in on a rental where the door was kicked in and copper theft. Is there any kind of security system anyone uses while their rental is vacant?Is replacement plumbing now goin...

I remember a thread or blog post or something on here where someone was listing all the things they do in their rentals as preventative maintenance but I can't findit now!I distinctly remember there were things they d...

My house is nearly all wood floors . I was thinking of trying to refinishing all rooms and see how it goes. I will need a shop vac, and a floor sander. Though i do have a hand held belt sander would it work ? I once...

Hey Everyone we are going to be building a duplex to be a rental and wanted to know what kind of things you would recommend upgrading/ doing special?   I know I plan to put blocking for towel bars but what other thing...

Hi All,In an effort to systematize the business a little bit, I've been working on creating a materials list that my contractors or myself can use to purchase materials for our rental rehabs.  I would like to hear fro...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Crowley.

Buy and hold a medium/short term rental. Wife and I bought a 3 bedroom single family home in Merced CA. Currently.

Started doin...

While thinking of ways to harden rental for a long term hold, I thought if possibly replacing an existing bathroom vanity made of particle board with a vanity made of genuine wood. For the price difference, has anyone...

For several years I have had Travelers for many of my out of state self managed properties.  After years of on time payments and no claims I receive a letter stating unless I send them verification of professional man...

Hello, My name is Russ and I bought an 8 door apartment in Willits, CA that I've been renovating to hold for income. Well its actually two 4plexes with a common drive. It had sec 8 tenants that I didn't find out about...