Hello BP Members. I'm in need of serious advice. I have my first property under contract and just received home inspection report. I thought there were a lot of issues and was ready to walk out, but need your all sinc...

I purchased a cheap Amana a few years ago and the detergent dispenser no longer works. I've priced out the fix and it is almost as much as I paid for the machine. So I've decided to bite the bullet and purchase a new ...

I finally pulled the trigger on my first duplex which is super exciting!!! (It’s been a long time coming). The duplex is in the surrounding Lansing area. I’m doing conventional owner occupied financing 5% down at 4.75...

Please share the cost of turnover for those of you who outsource it.  For example, I have a 3BR/1BA dedicated house which runs $110 including a couple of loads of laundry.   It has four beds.   Service doesn't include...

One of my homes has had the sewer trap clog 3 times in the past year, with sewage backing up into the basement from the washer drain pipe. I would like to figure out how to do some prevention. Any ideas? I have though...

Kitchen Plan PDFHello,I have a property in Renton WA and I am starting a kitchen remodel. I am looking to hire a contractor for the kitchen demo. The attached link has a downloadable PDF that shows the demo plan. Its ...

Hello,Detroit! Good, bad, or ugly for buy and hold rental property? I'd love to hear your story. I'm researching markets for my first investment and I obviously want to go where the math makes sense. If you are a Detr...

Tenant was issued 30 day Notice. After communicating with the tenant, I have learned that he has moved into a new apartment. Last months rent was paid upfront, nothing is owed.

Went to change the locks and found a f...

Newly acquired property.I knew this renovation was going to be a doozy. Although, I didn't know it was this bad. When I went to clean the place after the previous tenant moved out, I learned real quick how bad it was....

What is the weirdest thing your tenants have left behind in your property and how did you deal with it?