I’ve tried many floor types over the last 25 yrs. I’m looking for anyone with long term experience in rentals with 10mm laminate versus vinyl planking.  If so what thickness planking are you using? I go through many p...

So I'm closing on a fixer this weekend. 3bed/3bath sitting on 10 acres. About 2 miles from my house. I'll be doing some major renovation, and plan to re-fence the pasture for horses. I'm thinking it might be a good ni...

Folks which flooring is most economical and best for rental units and in following area? I had a bad experience with vinyl click flooring as after a year or 2 joints cracks and gaps appears...Living and family roomsKi...

Hi everyone, I could really use some help / advice.I own a mobile home in a park in New York State. We moved out about 18 months ago and bought a bigger home. I have been trying to sell the mobile, but have had no luc...

I am about to list my first rental property and am trying to decide how to screen potential tenants.  Before taking any phone calls, showing the property or going through the application process, I want to vet potenti...

Hello All,Like many before me I was a lurker on BP, soaking up all the information and searching the forums to hear about other people's experiences in Real Estate. I'm based in Northern California, and I am finding t...

Hi there,I just accidentally came across this forum while doing a search for properties/landlords that accept or are willing to accept a housing choice voucher.  I'm a disabled veteran with a chronic illness. Currentl...

I'm looking to purchase a second home in Hilton Head (preferably Sea Pines Plantation) to be used when I retire in 10 years or so.  For now, the property would be rented out full time to help cover the costs.  Looking...

Though we have owned a number of properties for a few years, we only recently came across the issue of a tenant having a check deliberately cancelled on us on their way out of the home. In this particular instance the...

I'm renovating a unit in my 5-plex (first multi-family rental property for me). We removed old disgusting carpet, and found fir (?) floors underneath. They have clearly been sanded many times and are kind of thin, but...