I got a 3 flat in Chicago, when you enter it sometimes smells like diapers.  The tenants say it is on and off for about 6 months.  It only smells in the entrance between the garden and first floor, once you get to the...

My offer was just accepted on an REO. There is visible mold in one closet (photo below), but also the walls in some of the rooms seem to have a sticky feeling. I don't mean that there's actual goop or liquid on the wa...

Hi all!I purchased a brick home foreclosure and have just cleaned it out and gutted the inside of it (it needed it). I have a few questions on my next steps:1. Is it worth it to frame the inside of the exterior walls ...

Recently I toured a home that I was listing. Upon arrival I noticed the curb appeal and thought it was overdone (of course, I initially didn't say anything to the owner). I know curb appeal is important, but is it pos...

Hi Everyone! I am doing a light rehab on a house in Knoxville, TN, and I would REALLY appreciate a referral for a handyman / contractor and a roofer for roof repairs. The rehab will include yard, bushes and exterior o...

A house I’ve put in an offer on has some damage and cracking in the bricks that was covered over with this white mortar (not sure if that’s what it’s called) that is just caked onto the larger cracks. I’m assuming th...

The bathroom doesn't have a vent so it gets moisture building up. It has a window but this is Portland, it's not really that much dryer opening the windows.So I just bought this condo and 2 years ago and I noticed thi...

for all the landlords out there - what were some of the items/actions you did that made your tenants happy?

1. i was at a house the other day and the tenant mentioned the bath sink was draining slowly. next day i ch...

Hi,Just wondering if there is anyone out there that invests primarily in condominiums as a long term buy and hold strategy.  I currently have 54 and it has worked out fairly well over the past 17 years.  I would like ...

I purchased a SFH in Dallas 2 years ago. So far I've made 15% cash on cash return after repairs and vacancy. However, the house has cast iron plumbing and has been having sewer problems ever since I got it. Both toile...