I had a property appraised in April of 2020 and then again in January 2021 to refinance. Between the two I converted the back half of the attached 4 car garage to a livable rec room/addition (approx 500 sq/ft) and had...

Hi everyone,I want to renovate a bathroom in one of my rental properties. The tile is in decent shape, the grout looks like it could be redone but mostly it's just extremely outdated. There is tile on the floor, a tub...

I had a repairman at one of my properties the other day to look at a gas wall heater. The heater is of 1940s vintage and a big time fire and CO hazard, so now I have some new heaters en route from Amazon to replace al...

https://www.peoples-law.org/rental-and-housing-laws-anne-arundel-county-county-lawsHi there.I am a little confused in the wordings of Anne Arundel (AA) county website for rental rules and laws. I just acquired a 1950 ...

I'm looking at purchasing a house built in 1900, remodeled in 2008.  Not being especially savvy about the internal workings of a home and how to fix them, I'm looking for insights as to whether it's overall a good ide...

I am purchasing a 3 unit apartment, all with outdated appliances. I am trying to set myself up for the most efficient appreciation before I plan to refinance and put that money towards another property. Is there a rou...

I have a duplex built in 1918.  I am considering using it as a short term rental, but am having difficulty finding an insurer who will insure a building with knob and tube wiring.  I had an electrician stop by today t...

Hi All!Firstly, huge thank you to all that contribute here! I've been lurking around these forums and some of the advice that I've come across has been invaluable, so thanks very much! Here is my situation; I helped f...

Kitchen Remodel: The kitchen is often considered the heart of a home, and a well-designed and updated kitchen can significantly increase property value. Focus on high-quality materials, modern appliances, ample storag...

I had a tenant move out and had to shampoo the carpet 4 times with lots of Odoban to get the smell out. I also had to spend hours scrubbing food off the front and inside of the cabinets, and under the fridge and stove...