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I just closed on my first property today. I went over to the house and started ripping up the old carpets. Under the carpets were two layers of stick and peel vinyl tiles on a subfloor. Some came up ea...

I'm interested in feedback on kitchen and bathroom upgrades for rentals. We are currently rebuilding one property from a fire, so that kitchen is being covered by insurance, but it's been a good learning opportunity f...

What is the process for removing "popcorn" drywall from a ceiling and will this be worth the cost of doing so? I plan on painting the entire house as well as new floors on most of it. I will be living here for a few y...

Hi;  Just starting out in renting properties in  Delaware. I have a five year plan to quit my job! I just purchased my second property recently and remolded it and made the mistake of renting to three friends. The two...

Hi. I recently got my first rehab home under contract and am wondering what type of insurance I need to get on it. I've read 5 or 6 threads on it already on BP, but I was wondering more so about my specific situation....

Do Real Estate Agents have MLS in the whole state or US or just a county? How does it work? 

Do you require renter's insurance, why or why not?

I have an interior doorway/door that I would like to seal off to make the room on the other side more private. I'm thinking at least for the next 6 months to year, but maybe longer. I would like to leave the existing ...

Knob & tube is the first generation of wiring and still prevalent in Providence, RI, where I live, work and invest.  Are there any companies that currently write policies for multi-family investment properties wit...

I recently purchased two houses on the same street. Having recently moved to the area I was unaware of potential security issues. Since Local code requires primary residency to complete work as a diy’er I am living in...