Alright, I'm currently looking at a duplex for 53k.  Not to rough inside but it does need a new roof  and gutters ASAP and Central heat and air installed.  Windows need updated aswell. Privacy fence needs panels repla...

Hey all,I put in a few key words and came up empty in the FilePlace.  Does anyone have any forms or verbiage they care to share on what you put in your leases in regards to water heaters?  I.e. temp settings maintenan...

Hi, I am looking to convert my tuff shed (8 X 6 ft) into a small office room.  I am planning to add a window AC unit to cool the shed.  I am based in bay area and my contractor is saying that I don't need to add insul...

I'm under contract with an out of state property, which will be a STR. This would be my 3rd house purchase, but my 1st long distance deal.The inspection came back with many items that need repair. Way more than I'd li...

Im stuck! Its my first time buying a non-turnkey property and the inspection report has many things that are giving me pause. Looking for advice - i'm told the seller will entertain whatever requests I have. The marke...

Talking with Vivint solar right now about installing solar for all of my 4plex units. Talked to my insurance company and they don't seem too confident with me doing this. They have concerns about who takes care of any...

I invest in the mid-west (Indiana) but dont live in the region.  Nearly every home I purchase or look at (SFHs in C class areas) have ungrounded outlets.  So far we been paying to run a ground wire on the units but no...

Newbie here. I'm preparing my first STR in the Austin area for guests. I'm near a river, so there are plenty of bugs around. The house was built in the mid-70s, on slab foundation, and has the original windows (which ...

Hello everyone, not long ago I was reading a BP forum about screw ups and it was both entertaining and learning. I hate to say but one of the best ways to improve one's knowledge is by learning from other people's mis...

A few months ago I purchased a duplex and assumed the tenants that were in place.  At the time we got insurance on the property with American Integrity. 2months later we got notice they were cancelling due to the tena...