We've had lots of rain so far this year in Texas.   It's kind of tropical, which we are not used to.  I have a vacant home for sale with a musty smell, even after new paint.   What are your top tips for a fresh enviro...

Hi All - I've seen quite a bit of confusion on the application of the Passive Activity  Loss Rules and Short Term Rentals.  Beyond BP, there is a lot of confusion in the accounting community as well but the same rules...

We bought a used carpet cleaner and my wife spends a lot of time going over and over the carpets that are already in the rental house we bought. She eventually gets them looking pretty clean except for the most recen...

How easy is it to get rid of a bad stink in a house? What if it isn't as easy as replacing the carpets?A house I am thinking about buying has a bad stink that smells like cat urine. The previous owner disclosed that d...

Looking to invest in a vacation rental in Destin Florida/Panama City. Looking for a good property manager anyone have a recommendation. I will be managing them from Louisville Kentucky.Thanks 

what's best advice on maintaining bed covers between guests? Do you wash the bedspreads, comforters, etc... or is there a better way?

Hello All!I was gearing up to sell a home I own in Minnesota (I live in Arizona now), but after I listened to the most recent BP podcast I am very intrigued by vacation rentals and really thinking that I might be able...

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The garage floor has seen better days. It’s never been painted and has over the years had oil and likely gas spills.

The area is 220 sq ft (just a 1 car) and from what I see in 1 gallon cans will more than cover...

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...

Hello - we are buying a cabin in Big Bear Lake, CA, and will be renting it short term to help offset some costs.  Although we are a 2+ hour drive away, its not totally convenient to zip over there easily to take care ...