My new unit has carpet throughout the entire unit excluding the kitchen (yes even the bathrooms) and of course I have to rip that stuff out. This is my first time replacing floors so my first idea was to go through th...

How do you tenant proof your rentals? I was listening to BP show 48 and they gave a few ideas. I listed a few of them they discussed plus some from this post. What else do you do?
Screen tenants thoroughlyUse 5/8 dry...

I am under contract on a 12 unit MFR and trying to more accurately estimate reserves for maintenance and capex.  I am tentatively planning to buy-and-hold the property to build up the downpayment on the next property ...

had some tenants move out after a 7 month lease on a brand new condo.they are shocked that i would consider not giving the full deposit back.  claims this is normal wear and tear.i'd like to hear your opinions on what...

Well, the upstairs condo did it again. Their pipes froze and burst and flooded my rented condo below them. All the carpet has been removed to cement floors. The lower 2 feet of the walls cut out. She has to kee...

Trying to determine deposit withholding for wood floor damage, primarily from dog nails that, I believe, were not maintained, in addition to general lack of cleaning and carelessness.  These types of scratches are ove...

Hello!About 2 weeks ago the wife and I closed on our new home. Everything looked great until carpet cleaners hit the carpets with a black light and found all the stains left behind from the previous owners pets X.X. W...

I have a unit that tenants just moved out of. After doing the move out inspection, there were so many damages that they surpassed the deposit. Some of the damages include:

-Cigarette burns on both vanity countertop...

Have you used Matthews & Perlo carpet SP 300? What is your opinion on it? Does it hold up well?Carpet padding - 6Lb 7/16" Rebond carpet pad - is that standard?Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring - What brand and color is ...

tell or vent out some of your craziest excuses as to why a tenant fell behind on their rent....it may help other landlords in the future...My most memorable was when I was a beginner landlord, this lady was renting a ...