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Results (72)
Diana Duenas Rehabbing back yard
13 June 2012 | 11 replies

New to this site. But need some advice. On our rental, we have approximately 240 sq. ft. that is completely bare. No grass, just a tree. What would you recommend to place in the back yard since I know the future tenan...

Julie Grupke Curb appeal in winter?
17 December 2012 | 4 replies

Hi everyone! Just curious if anyone has suggestions for landscaping/curb appeal for flips in winter.

I'm looking at a house that has ZERO landscaping, front or back - it really stands out badly with all neighbors ...

Matthew Paul Replacing well pump .....not too bad
29 March 2014 | 6 replies

Two days ago , the well pump went up in my own home , no water , its amazing how much you take it for granted. As a temp solution , I ran a garden hose from my neighbors hose bib to mine and we had water . First or...

Denise Case Grass challenged back yard
15 March 2023 | 14 replies

about to be a first time landlord by accident. Will write more about that in a separate post.
Want to get this house leased by April and I want to do something with the bare dirt spots in the backyard. It’s a big ...

Bob Reynolds Outdoor Maintenance on a Single Family Home
28 August 2015 | 9 replies

Hi folks. We are renting out a SFH for the first time and I was wondering what are the customary maintenance requirements normally imposed on the tenants. I’m thinking of things like mowing the lawn, weeding the garde...

Jonathan Mueller Multi-family property needing overhaul of front/back yards
7 April 2016 | 4 replies

Earlier today I viewed an unoccupied duplex in Colorado Springs. I compared typical rents in the area and with sub-metered units, I'm easily looking at a cap of over 10%. There are plenty of little things, inside and ...

Alex LaBelle Landscaping Negligence caused AC to go out
3 June 2019 | 6 replies

I recently had our tenant notify us that the AC was not working at the property. We promptly sent out a technician who determined that the AC went out as the shrubbery had grown to a negligent level around the condens...

Jeremy Porter Unlocking Success: When should landlords reinvest in their rental complexes' landscap
13 February 2024 | 0 replies

The first impression is everything, and for rental complexes, the exterior is often the first interaction potential tenants have with your property. A well-maintained landscape not only attracts more tenants but can s...

Matt Wagner My house lacks curb appeal - help!
24 February 2014 | 15 replies

This is a flip I'm having a hard time selling. It lacks curb appeal. What do you suggest? What do you think of these ideas:

- Small bench on the porch

- Paint the white vinyl siding a tan color (I wa...