Hello, I am in the process of making a change this fall and have a couple of avenues to choose from. I would greatly appreciate some input as I am having a hard time deciding what is the smartest decision!I bought a t...

Hey y’all!  I’m painting bedroom doors on a property, rookie DIY, and after painting, the paint is peeling with the slightest brushing of a tool or finger nail. This is after 24 hours of drying and using bonded primer...

I have just completely renovated a home in the historic district and am finally ready to rent out. However, I need to get a lead safe certification. I found out that in order to be lead safe there can't be any peeling...

I've got a question that I haven't been able to find on the forum. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.
How often do you feel a property management company should inspect your rentals? I've been using a company now f...

Recently purchased a SFH in Rochester, NY to convert into a rental.  We applied for the certificate of occupancy and got flagged in nearly every single room for the WINDOW SILL/SASH with the following code violation:T...

This bad handyman is accidentally looking to get promoted to just a regular handyman. Ive never been afraid to roll up  my sleeves, but I generally know what I don't know and hire out the more advanced or specialize...

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...

My painter that I hired yesterday showed up to only gather his stuff and leave. He finally returned a call and told me that when I get done with all of the prep work to call him "if I was still interested in using him...

Buying Our First Home Was Like Playing With FireWe are young and naïve, but we are also risk takers. That’s why decided to buy a colonial built in the late 1930’s for $310,000 in Totowa, NJ with 10% down payment. It...

I am debating removing the popcorn ceiling from a small room by myself. I understand the process involves spraying the popcorn ceiling with a chemical then eventually scraping it off. How feasible is this for someone ...