So I had a insurance claim on one of my rentals for the first time since I started purchasing rental properties 5 years ago.  There was a water leak and it damaged some dry walls, carpets and closets.  My property man...

Hi BP.  We have a house that does not have a walkway from the sidewalk to the house.  It is about 30-40 feet from the sidewalk. The sidewalk was put in just a few year ago.  I noticed that other houses do not have wal...

Hey BiggerPockets at large!A question for you all, should I run from a permanent wood foundation? House was built in 1987 and showing no visable signs of distress in the foundation. Hasn't been inspected yet. I might ...

The past month I’ve been recently having an issue with prostitutes bringing clients onto my property in the clients’ cars and doing their business. My property is in city heights and has an alley in the back where I h...

Hi Everyone, I'm about to start a full rehab on a small rambler. One part of the house I'm unsure of what to do with is this cracked back patio. I know concrete over concrete is a bad idea, but with the low clearance ...

I'm beginning to remodel units in a small complex with concrete floors.  Here is a before picture of one of the units.  They all were kinda ugly and had rugs which would require constant cleaning or replacement:Here i...

I just completed an install of 750 sf of carpet in a 4 bedroom rental house with three seams. Carpet went in the living room and a connected bedroom. I watched several you tube videos and read carpet installation spec...

I have a couple lower income houses. Carpet seems like a losing proposition. I have heard good things on vinyl plankQuestions:1. How does glue down keep up? Do corners come unglued easily?2. Do people prefer glue down...

I may be putting the cart before the horse, but I have to ask before I purchase.  There is a 1950 (small) concrete house that I stumbled upon with people willing to sell.  It has LOTS of potential in a great area and ...

I'll start off  by saying... I actually LOVE when things like these happen to me because it gives me an opportunity to learn & figure out  the solution to a problem thats common in homes in my market. Now that I k...