Did plumbing for 7 years before moving to sells, I still own a plumbing company on the side. I can do my best to answer any plumbing questions.

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Hello BP world!How do you guys feel about Business Cards? I personally don't like them, and whenever I get them I throw them away. I meet so many people it's impossible to keep up with cards. I prefer to put your in...

I recently paid a builder about $4,500 total for several projects at my rental home in Indiana. These were: building a new wood deck at back door, building new staircase in  basement, installing a new window, repairin...

Any insights into SB584 that places 15% tax on STRs but exempts hotels to fund housing situation?  It seems bone crushing high for guests.  If you were a new investor in CA market, this tax will lower your occupancy r...

I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...

Contractor currently charges % on total spent which gives him no motivation to keep bids low or fight for better deals with subs/suppliers. Wanted to get some ideas on how I can incentivize him to be motivated to get ...

Just curious how many have opted to resurface old tubs rather than replacing them. If you have, were you pleased with the results? Did they hold up in rentals?

I refinished a few tubs in the eighties will good result...

I've really been thinking over what mikeOH has been saying about "Do the work yourself, and the management yourself"

At first I can't say I agreed with him completely, but as time goes on I'm learning more and more ...

I flipped my own house with a REALLY massive remodel (even changed layout and added a third floor) in 2008 and cleared $50k on that after the crash.  I've been on the verge of investing in rentals several times since ...

I have no evictions yet, but someday I know it will happen. What do you guys do to keep ready for one? How do you prove the tenant isn't paying now and what evidence to you keep to be ready for one. Can anyone walk...