People love "life hacks." A life hack is a simple strategy/process/tool/trick for improving your life in an unconventional way. For example: So... I am writing a post about "Landord Hacks" - it's the little things tha...

It's technically legal in WA to grow it with a medical card which he says he has and would gladly show me. I don't know what the effect on insurance would be or if they can prohibit it. He is offering to pay higher de...

I have been working toward a buying a house using a Realtor as my Buying Agent.  Deal is supposed to close the end of this month January.Summarizing, I made it clear to MY $#@!ing Realtor that I did NOT want my deal t...

Looking for advice....Nightmare situation and tenants.Hello All, I rehabbed a beautiful house in Southern Ca and recently rented it out Aug 1st. In the first month of the tenants residing my property manager has recei...

The duplex I’m house hacking has an uninsulated attic. It would cost me about $800 to do it myself. And the attic studs are non-standard distances apart, so I’m not even sure I could do it properly myself. I’m going t...

I am sure this will be helpful for many looking to try some rehab projects. What are some key signs that you should run for the hills regardless of how cheap the price is for a rehab project. What are some problems...

My current project has wood windows, and seems like many of the custom size. Once house will be completed it will be sold for $500k+. Question is, should I replace current windows, or try to polish them, etc..?

This is a little late starting, but I'll catch up quickly from planning to mid-project in this first post.We have a small house, started off at 750 sq ft when I bought it. I've added a sunroom (in 1995) and extended o...

Hey guys -
I need your help. I just spent a fair amount of money to demolish and rebuild a patio in my back yard. My contractor poured it while it was raining and then covered part of the patio with plastic sheetin...

Hello BP friends,I'm in a pickle. The tenant wants out of their lease at no cost to them. They said they are afraid of mold from water seepage and are threatening to sue if I don't oblige. What would you do?Background...