So we have a new place and it has the old style rocker switches. I'm replacing them with Decora style. Question is this: the kitchen cabinets, counter and backsplash almost demand a brown colored outlet/switch and pla...

Hey guys!I'm under contract for a duplex in Muskegon, Michigan. The inspection report came back showing signs of old termite damage. I'm a new investor so I haven't dealt with this before, but I'm aware that termites ...

In my new rental property there is a GFCI outlet in the living room. This is on the same circuit as the bathroom fan and the light in the shower stall. This living room wall is on the other side of the bathroom. W...

Hello everyone, I'm looking to get some advice on this situation with a tenant in my property. 
I own a condo unit and this tenant has been living there for a few months now. Soon after they moved in, they asked me i...

Hi BP Community,
I recently purchased a SFH with two separate dwellings in Alberta, Canada. Within the first month of owning the property the basement flooded. Flooding is never fun to deal with as a landlord but I'm...

Hello Everyone, My name is Abi, I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am really excited to join the Forum, I have been working on my goal for real estate investment and I am ready to buy a first single family home res...

I am debating removing the popcorn ceiling from a small room by myself. I understand the process involves spraying the popcorn ceiling with a chemical then eventually scraping it off. How feasible is this for someone ...

Greetings!  (First post on a BP Forum!)I have a portfolio of properties (more than 20 units) that are being handled by a single property manager.  I get the owner's statement every month (from Buildium) that shows ren...

I have 18 windows to replace in the next few days. To keep my interest up and to keep myself accountable, I'm starting this thread. I am a self-managing DIY landlord specializing in 70-100 year old SFR properties in m...

Hi all, wanted to share with everyone energy efficient improvements that you could implement while you are building a new home. These improvements will cut your energy bills by 30% or more and you will get the best RO...