I recently contracted with a home repair company to install a tile floor.  He came highly recommended by a friend.  The installer suggested using two layers of 1/4" backer board instead of one 1/2".  Now the grout is ...

What are some of the ways to mitigate noise? Just bought a 2 flat and you can clearly hear footsteps in the first floor unit when people walk around in the second floor unit. Both units have hardwood floors. Renters m...

how are lanlords dealing with the latest snow/rain/sleet from thursday 2/3? it created a super thick layer of ice on the driveway and the snowblower will not pick it up. Did you hire someone to clear the snow? anyone ...

I am renovating a house in Philadelphia. I have old growth pine tongue and groove 'subfloor' on top of the flooring joists (3/4" thick). I then have a 1/4" thick layer of what appears to be MDF or possible masonite. I...

So I was set to close on a house today and the title company called me saying closing would be delayed a few days because the seller, without telling title, put title into a trust last week. Luckily the title company ...

Is it Smart to use a land trust, for each individual property. and then have the LLC as the trustee/personal representative of all the trusts. then put myself as the beneficiary of the trust

The contractors are just about done with the rehab of a house I just purchased. They redid the siding and I noticed there is a gap here between the siding and the roof with this metal layer visible underneath. I've ne...

Hi there! I have a two story house recently converted into two separate dwellings. My house hack strategy is to live downstairs and rent out the top. The “air noise” like talking and TV is bearable but the “impact noi...

I have no experience owning a mfg home.  It is a 3BD, 2BA home with about 1300sqft, a detached garage on an owned lot so no lot fees.  Structurally the home seems sound and looks like mostly cosmetic work needed.  My ...

Say the rental properties are all under my name personally, (no LLC set up).

If something happens and the tenant sues, and the court rules in the tenant's favor, will my husband be liable in any way?

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