I have installed laminate flooring in 3 homes now.  I am talking about the type of flooring that looks like wood planks, but it is actually a type of pressed micro-board material (something to that effect).  I am a hu...

I'm about to build a 3 bedroom pool cabin in Wears Valley/PF area and I noticed most of the new cabins have pools.  Are most pool cabins being built fiberglass, vinyl liner, or gunite pools?  I want to go with the bes...

I recently closed on a duplex (2BR, 1BA, 1152 sq. ft. each) that needs some work done in each of the bathrooms. Similar to what David has, the bathrooms have windows in the shower/tub surround. Has anyone found a good...

We just bought a house where the owners kept two very large dogs in one bedroom. The dogs went to the bathroom outdoors but left dirty, oily, stains on the lower walls and carpeting. We have removed all carpet and pad...

I’m looking to purchase some rental property in the Saint Louis, MO area but the majority of the properties in my price range are older (built in 1910’s to 1930’s). Has anyone had any positive or negative experiences ...

A unit I own out of state, which is vacant at the moment, had a leak. I wasn’t initially able to reach the PM, but eventually did and they went out and dried up the water. There was no damage to my unit so I did not f...

Not really a DIY task, but not sure where to post so I stuck it here. moderators please move it to appropriate forum if there is one more appropriate.We have a property that is on a heavily wooded 2 acre lot with a se...

I spent many years as an industrial/architectural paint sales rep. I feel like I could answer and have probably dealt with most issues you encounter so please feel free to shoot me a message if I can ever help you out! 

Dear Pocketers,

How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?

While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...

Does anyone have suggestions on the type of paint they recommend for use in rental properties?  Low maintenance and durability are my goals.  Just starting out with my first rehab!  Thanks BP family!