I was raised in poverty. The kind of thing you only really see in America today in families with trauma and mental-health issues, traditionally where the pop refuses to get help and the mom refuses to stop enabling hi...

There are alot of private lender hedgefunds bear sterns etc that have invested over the last 13 years or so in sub prime and thet dont plan on loseing as far as the banks bailing people out i just dont beleve it thats...

This year, I had an impressive first in my landlording career. I've already had to change out two legacy bathroom sink drain assembles in two rentals in two months. Anyone who has had to do work on bathroom vanity dra...

90% of millionaires got their wealth by investing in real estate and these 9 Investors who made millions by investing in real estate confirm that and share there tips"Investing in real estate allows you to protect you...

So bottom line up front, I’ve placed traps. Caught 2 larger mice and 1 vol inside my property. This has been over the span of 2 months. Despite still feeling scratching anytime I kneel down on the floor. I haven’t cau...

So the government mandated lower flow toilets in 1994.  It took until about 2005 before manufacturers figured out how to do this without making toilets that clog all the time. I have lived in a townhouse built in 1998...

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I am daily shocked at how supportive BP is. So many other forums I've read (professional or hobby interest) are full of flame wars-- like there's an army of trolls waiting to devour the most recent half-baked idea...

Hello BP!

Been lurking around for a while now and figured it was time to go ahead and make an account. Long.. well, short story short, I am 19 years old, located in the Alexandria, VA area, and very excited t...

a tenant in one of my rentals claims the house has mold issues.  this home is probably 100 years old like most of philadelphia homes.  i have been vigilant in all repairs at the house.  the house, like most, always ne...

Michael here, not to be confused by the assortment of other Mike's on the board. I just want to say great forum. It is absolutely chock-full of fantastic people and advice.

I am very new to the REI scene, and decided...