A tenant had 2 big dogs and the apartment smells horrible.  We ripped out the carpet and padding and a concrete floor remains.  I've heard Kilz oil-based is used for pet odors but isn't it usually for wooden floors?  ...

I came across a recorded radio broadcast from two experts on the current strong market and how this may come to an end starting 2015.  The link is below and find the audio track with the title "Is Houston in a Real Es...

So I am closing on my first property tomorrow.  I got a good deal on it and am hoping to get some sweat equity when I'm done rehabbing it.  I bought the house "as-is".  When I did the final walkthrough today, my RE ag...

Does anyone know how much (roughly) it is to convert oil to gas heat on. 2,500 sq. ft. duplex?

Hi all,
I am bidding on a house that has been converted to gas heat. Unfortunately, the old oil tank is still in the basement and has a small leak. I can't tell how much oil is in the tank. Has anyone dealt w...

I'll soon be getting into renting (~6 mo) and I've been thinking about how to handle tenants not filling the oil tank. No matter how well they pass my screening I don't think I'll ever trust a tenant to fill the oil t...

Hello BPers!I'm closing on a three unit in Allentown on Chew street and 12th this Friday. and just received the report from the city inspection.They are asking for the removal of the oil tank in the basement which is ...

Hi!Does anyone have a recommendation for an oil tank inspector who has the equipment to scan through concrete with rebar? I suspect an oil tank under a concrete pad that has reinforcement bars. The equipment of the co...

I hope to get everyone's opinions of how the Houston market is doing and share what their strategy is for the coming months as well as 2017 for investment properties in Houston. I'll start off the discussion.

I've b...

I have been interested in real estate investing for a number of years and starting to look seriously for some properties around the Houston market.  I'm a millennial and live close to downtown so fit in to this demogr...