Hey fellow BP'ers...I've done some rehab work, but never cigarette smoke.I have the potential for a VERY nice short sale deal on a duplex in a decent neighborhood.  It will need much rehab to begin with, but it's been...

I posted about this same tenant before. She is a bit demanding but I took advice and have been trying to be extra kind and helpful. She is also my neighbor so I have been bringing her organic produce from my vegetab...

Hi everyone!We're looking to remodel our house and are in need for some advice.  1.) We have looked in various brands and methods for removing some heavy varnish off of trims throughout the house, door trims.  Is it b...

I have taken over a property where the previous tenant was a smoker and smoked cigarettes inside the property. Luckily the property does not have carpet in it. It only has tiled flooring. What’s the most cost-effec...

Construction on my rental building was to be complete by Nov. 1st. We had some challenges with the city sidewalk and road construction and it will not be complete till approx. Nov. 15th. What should I do?Thanks for yo...

I own C-grade apartment buildings.  I've always bleached the walls instead of painting over the dirt/fingerprints.  Bleaching is better but it is time consuming.  I've always criticized those who just paint over the g...

Is there a way to remove a dog odor from a home without replacing the carpet? I had the carpet cleaned , the bathroom tile replaced and the home painted but the dog smell will not go away. The carpet is in decent cond...

Hey BP!Quick tip on older plumbing.  If your home was built before 1980, it is possible you have cast iron drain lines.  If so, these can corrode overtime, especially if you are using the wrong drain cleaner.  Be sure...

Getting ready to delivery a Notice to Quit to a tenant for the first time.  I've looked around online and I can't find an answer to my question...In Louisiana, if no one is home when I deliver the notice, can it be le...

I bought a smoker's house. Prior to sale, they painted all the walls that didn't have wallpaper on them. Painted, not CLEANED then painted. Paint is starting to bubble up in places, I assume due to nicotine. Has anyon...