I'm in the early stages of looking for a building in Milwaukee that has light manufacturing/fabricating space (about 800 sq.ft.) for a woodworking shop, and 3-4 residential units. What issues do I need to consider for...

I am seeking suggestions for how to prevent tenants from disabling smoke alarms.  Verbal warnings and statements written into the lease may not be effective.  I've seen plastic bags taped over alarms!!This is importan...

So my understanding was initially that in Philadelphia as a landlord you just needed to supply your tenants with the HUD "Protect your Family from Lead in your Home" Packet. I just came across this: http://www.phila.g...

So my grey grout now looks white because of drywall dust.  I have tried to vacuum it and clean it with various substances but it's not coming up.  Has anyone had this problem or know how to fix it?  TIA~Stacy

Curious what some of you do routinely between tenants? I recently had a tenant move out and went to the property and completed a few items but want to build a list of things to do each time. Here’s what I did, please ...

Hey guys,I'm looking at buying a 4plex but I have a few concerns.My last duplex I purchased back in January had an older roof, older water heater, and older AC system (air handler). The insurance company started givin...

I've been getting email from Toledo REIA regarding how all "rental" homes need to be in compliance with lead.  What does this mean for rentals in Toledo?This legislation will require: “the presence of deteriorated pai...

For as long as I can remember, @Jon Holdman was the leading vote getter here on BP. I just checked the site stats link at the bottom of the forum page, and saw that @J Scott was rapidly closing in on Jon's vote total...

I’m listening to a Stuff You Should Know about lead poisoning and they’re saying buildings built before 1978 used a lot of lead. I’m about to buy a 100-year-old 2 flat in Chicago. Are there any tests I should get done...

We purchased an apartment complex that needed brought back up to speed, and knew that some units had 20 year old carpet in it. Now when ripping up the carpet we found that there's old tile underneath. The building wa...