I recently bought an old apartment in Coolidge Corner, Brookline MA. It is a very populated commercial area. The apartment lacks a lot of fixes. It has cracked painted wallpaper all over the place. It also has kitchen...

New tenant is asking for updates - recessed lighting in all three bedrooms. They already signed their lease and we’ve already took the max on security deposit (in CA). This isn’t a cost we feel we would need to pay fo...

Hi all -Does anyone have any experience with replacing low voltage landscape lighting units? I (believe) I have LED lights, so replacing the bulbs is not an option. I have to change the lighting unit so any help will ...

I rent out the extra bedrooms in my house.  I have a nightmare tenant who is moving out in 8 days (can't come fast enough!).  She is not staying here tonight and she has left all of her lights on and her blinds are fu...

Hello! I have a tenant from hell moved out. Fixing place now and preparing to rent it out again. He was my first tenant and I learned a lot in two years of our relationship :) I had quite standard lease with him. I wo...

My first flip is under contract and my first home inspection is tomorrow evening at 6pm.

What are some things you have gotten dinged on?

I am just asking so I mak sure I have covered them.

I have one light that...

I am looking for some budget friendly touches that can help rent out an apartment, or attract better tenants. Examples include (USB outlets, updated digital thermostat, updated light fixtures/faucets,etc)Any ideas? Ha...

Maybe proud isn't the right word, but I read a ton of advice in these forums every day, and I pick up a new clause here and there on a pretty regular basis. Of course, proper screening makes these clauses less necessa...

There was a great article on BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...However, hoping to find some local advice in the bay area (We're in South bay Cupertino/Sunnyvale area).  We are exploring leasing it out ourselves and...

How do you manage security deposits for a non owner occupied apartment rented out by the room? If there is damage to shared space ie: kitchen and bath, do all tenants become responsible or must the landlord cover this...