Hello guys/galsI just got back home from Afghanistan and I already know that next year I will be headed to another duty station. Its common for us Military folks…The home that I live in now I can already see that it i...

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Weeks ago I posted a topic about screening tenants for rental property, and thanks to the immense knowledge from all who responded, I found the tenants and signed the agreements effective August ...

My contractor and I are getting into a discussion about the pros and cons of quartz v granite - what are buyers in your area leaning towards? Surveys show that younger buyers tend to prefer quartz since it's no mainte...

Hello everyone,
A family member of mine owns a short-term rental property in Downtown Miami and is looking to increase both occupancy rates and revenue. I’d greatly appreciate any tips, strategies, or insights you mi...

I received some awesome feedback on what type of flooring I should be putting in my new rental (link), and thought that folks might have an equal amount of input to share on kitchens as well. Below is a picture of wha...

I am a GC working for a landlord in Connecticut. He is getting one of his properties ready for the banks appraisal and wants to powerwash, sand, and stain the deck. My question is: is it really worth it? The deck is c...

My fiance and I just closed on our first rental property this week outside of Richmond, Virginia. There’s a bit of renovation to be done before we get a tenant. Our goal is to finish renovations in the next 4-6 weeks ...

I went and looked at a potential 3rd rental property on Monday. It is a duplex in an area of town called "Duplexville". It is 3-4 blocks of almost exclusively post war duplexes. The per unit rates run from$475-$650. I...

I help a lot of landlords buy and rent out Chicagoland rental buildings. -- On occasion, the rental unit has gotten to be too outdated to attract quality renters.How do you determine the quality level for upgrades in ...

I’m going to be listing my house on the market. I’m shooting for mid-August listing. Talking with my agent he suggested replacing the roof. It’s a 30 yo wood shake and ugly. Also new paint. It’s about 25 years old. A...