I'm looking for material that will stand the test of renters who may or may not care about the property. I'm looking for durability and ease of access for repairs. I would like the materials to look nice but not costl...

Came across a pretty sweet situation for a sub2. But he's in Ch.13 bankruptcy and so is the house. His attorney says he can sell at any time (not sure what would happen to any proceeds he would receive). Can I essenti...

I purchased a townhome and the flooring in the master bathroom is all cracked and is giving about 1 inch when I walk on it. I think there was a water issue that was not correctly repaired from previous owner.   No clu...

It seems like every year there are multiple publications that put Henderson in America's top rankings for various reasons. Last month, 24/7 Wall St. published Henderson as the 33rd best city to live. http://247wallst....

Hi everyone! We're rehabbing a house that we plan to rent out later. My husband spent a ton of time to decide whether he should buy a white ceiling fan or a black ceiling fan... and among the white ones, which to get....

Merry Christmas BPers!  So despite the sarcastic title, I am no scrooge. :-)  However, I do find it amusing what sellers will do/say following the inspection.  Is it me or does it seem the better deal you negotiate fo...

Ok, I had a house I was selling go into escrow and of course the buyer had a Home Inspector do his thing. This house was recently remodeled (by yours truly) and had almost nothing worth calling out. The buyer was a si...

What can a buy&hold guy do to shave an extra $100 off monthly expenses without taking on additional work for himself? Tips I've gathered so far are a combination of the following: challenge property taxes, shop fo...

Question? if a tenant gets water in the basement, who is responsible to clean it up? One of my employees had water in his basement and I went there to help in wet vac it all up to help him out. He got about 3 inches o...

Hello all, I need some urgent advice on how to handle a situation that i am currently in.The situation: I own a townhome in Tampa, FL with tenants that have been great. They informed me of a plumbing problem on Friday...