My tenant recently decided to stop paying rent on the apartment (in Minnesota). I filed for eviction, and luckily, she abandoned the property (texted me that she moved out and left the keys in the unit). She lived the...

I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on different ways to tenant-proof a house and the best materials to do so. When I renovate a property I try my best to tenant-proof the property as best as possible withou...

Hey everyone, has anyone found a good way to fix hardwood floors that are sort of in between good and bad. Obviously we can refinish them, but that is fairly expensive. We tried to just buff the poly off floors that w...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has some common mistakes to avoid when first starting out in long term multi-family rentals. I am currently looking at a multi-family foreclosure that needs about 60K in repairs,...

Good morning everyone,
I just wanted to get a quick opinion on the quote I received for some electrical work to be completed in my duplex:Furnish and Install (2) new bath fan/light combos. Downstairs - add new switch...

Massachusetts needs an end game for its Lead Law. Officially, “the Lead Law requires the removal or covering of lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where any children under six live.”The law, as is true of ...

Hi BP community, My tenant, who lives in a two-story, newer construction SFH complained of a water leakage in the bottom floor kitchen ceiling (through the LED lights). Upon tenant's brief inspection, he thinks that w...

Hey guys, 
I’m thinking of going in on a duplex in a great, growing area of Fort Myers, FL. $380k, 2003 build, $30k of CapEx (paint, roof, AC, water heater), $3,300 monthly rent, $500 cash flow, 5% CoC return with a ...

There are obvious benefits to acquiring properties that have permitted work, but I want to see if anyone can explain why some folks allow unpermitted work. My curiosity includes how timeframes are affected, the listin...

(Let me know if this is the wrong place to ask.)What type of siding materials work best for multifamily buildings? Is it any different than for houses, or do the same rules apply?