Hello BP,I've never dealt with a situation like this before, so I could really use the expertise of the BP community.  This is a lot of information and questions for one thread, so I'll try to break it up using bullet...

Hello Everyone!I am building out an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Los Angeles and planning out the kitchen.  It will be a guest house feel but as a studio with washer/dryer hook ups and its own private yard.  We were won...

I have an in-law unit in my backyard I am working on renting.
Does anyone have a copy of Tenant rules and regulations which you include along with your lease? Was curious as to what is and is not included in it.

Hello BP, I am looking into purchasing my first duplex, which I will be owner occupying. I have a question about how to manage my banks accounts. I want to keep my personal income/expenses separate from my business in...

This is my fireplace. The mortar is dark grey, the rocks are called Moss Rock (I think) and the whole room is dark because of this space. The wood has to go, my husband HATES these rocks and wants to rip them out. I t...

Need help on exterior color- Picked this beauty up.(tongue in cheek) - Yes that is aluminum siding.. in pretty good shape, but with some imperfections... Repainting but anyone with experience have an opinion on color ...

Hi, This forum has been extremely helpful in navigating the world of investing and property management. I am still new at this (a little over a year with 12 units as owner and manager). That being said, I would apprec...

I live in a multifamily home where I rent out the second floor to a tenant. The unit has its own washer/dryer and the utilities are on a shared meter for the whole house. The tenant lives by himself but has his kids o...

Hi,I am a local investor in Suburban Austin area. I usually do make ready (paint, carpet, fence, toilets, fixtures etc.) on an acquisition before renting out. I intend to offend no one by this post. I am sure there ar...

@James Wise shared a horror story so I'll share my most recent example. This isn't Cleveland but we still have our problems.I pick up a lot of business from private Landlords that manage their own rentals. This is a r...