I am currently househacking and fixing up the third floor. I live in the top unit which is a 4 bed 2 bath. I completely rehabbed the bathroom on the third and it has some commercial carpet. Completely horid green carp...

Aside from the standard updates like new appliances, flooring, paint, etc, how do you determine what to upgrade in a rental? I'm assuming you'd base it off what type of people you want living there, what the potential...

The NAHB’s Eye on Housing says the prices of goods used in residential construction (excluding energy) rose 1.6% in February, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their data show that building mater...

What are your tips and techniques for building more cheaply than the other guy?  Or have you employed alternative building materials and methods to create more value?  What's your cost, and or savings per square foot ...

I was just up on Canada visiting family and manage to go see a few listings just for fun. I noticed some of the developers are using a vinyl flooring that looks like hardwood. It was beautiful flooring and actually ...

Hello all. I obtained a 3 unit building in Brooklyn and the carpet on the common stairwell stairs have worn through. It lasted about 10 years.  I wanted to see if any of you have some good alternatives to re-carpeting...

I am looking for a trusted Industrial roofing expert in Toronto. A certified roofer with better industrial expertise is favorable. I need advice on TPO roofing. Is their any company offering a valid insurance in this ...

I'm buying a 3/2 in a neighborhood right next to the hottest neighborhood in town. The house is truly a gem, we picked it up for $150k when the majority of houses around it sell upwards of $250k. This particular stree...

Since I rent to mostly families I've noticed that the walls get pretty dirty at about six-year-old height and below. ;)I also noticed the one house I have with wallpaper seems to withstand much more wear and tear than...

What are some techniques to help tenant proof your rental property. We have pergo flooring throughout and have been lucky and used our home warranty to replace some big ticket items while we've been living in it. Look...