I came across this story today on the Journal of Light Construction website, http://www.jlconline.com/leadsafe-practices/storm-...What are your thoughts concerning this development? Do think other states will follow M...

While I know the information I want to know when someone calls about my property, I always stumble when first answering a call.

Me: Hello, How may I help you?

Caller: Yes, I'm calling about the house fo...

I was just wondering if anyone on BP or have heard of any investor being called a "slum lord"? Would anyone else take offense to being called a "slum lord". It puts a bad taste in my mouth personally. Below is the sto...

What proactive measures do you take to increase profitability on your rental units? Here's some things I have done recently:

1. Challenged tax assessments.
2. Hired a firm to handle the 2nd round of assessment chall...

It seems like social networks have popped up overnight (at least from my perspective) and I am wondering if you guys have used them much to build your business.

I am always looking for new technologies to help my bus...

Hey everyone,The beginning of this year a Section 8 tenant of mine adopted her new born nephew. She texted me recently to let me know he had tested positive for lead. The doctor told her he will be tested again and th...

"Aluminum wires is in the electrical panel. It is not a hazard, but insurance may not insure with aluminum wiring present". This is the panel in the laundry room with water heater and lots lines.This is the #1 issue f...

If semi gloss is easier to wash out than  satin, then why don't they use semi gloss for the walls?What paint do you guys usually use?

Hello!I have just purchased my first Duplex in the Milwaukee area and I will be living in the upper unit while renting out the already occupied bottom unit. The upper unit needs some renovating before I move in which ...