Hi everyone,I recently closed on a fourplex in NJ and need to have the fire escape stripped and repainted.  Does anyone have a painter in NJ that is familiar with this type of work in the Northern NJ areas?

I need some advise on how to fix our paint sheen problem. We are building new construction and the paint sheen is not even. We spayed on one coat of primer and 2 coats of eggshell paint, back rolling the whole think a...

I just purchased by first property and I'm in the process of getting one of the units of my newly acquired duplex ready for rental. How do I test for lead paint, and should I have the house tested prior to re-painting...

Hello,  I am posting as I feel like I am in in corner.  I signed my original lease in Feb 2006.  Just resigned my 11th year lease for the same property.I have been asking for new paint and flooring for 6 years. Just b...

first posting here!
I have been a silent consumer of BP (I didn't feel I had anything to offer until I got started and my feet wet, and instead of asking my own questions I search for others who ask the same as I had ...

First off,

I would like to say that I enjoy joining this site, reading all these fascinating point of views is awesome in my book. This is my first post since I have been a little shy to make the first step but here ...

So I have a long term tenant who has been there since 10 years plus longer than I've had the property but complains that I haven't painted the place since she's been there but the lease is up and I am raising the rent...

Hi All - I received two quotes from my PM for interior painting (whole house including walls, ceilings, trim, and doors).  It's a 2/2 1,232sf single family.  One was for $4,850 and one was for $2,850.  I'm told the mo...

What is your favorite brand of paint?  I'm looking for a cost effective yet durable paint for rentals. I haven't really noticed a difference between them as far as durability, but I'm young so maybe I just haven't liv...

Hi BP. I have a 3/2 rental in Mobile, AL rented for $855/month and am looking for options for getting the fence repaired or possibly replaced after storm damage. Existing fence is white picket at the front, and 4’ pri...