I'm getting ready to remodel the middle unit of the triplex I just purchased, and it is going to be a lot of work.  This is my first project and my wife and I will be doing the whole remodel ourselves.One of the reaso...

I purchased my first investment property in Chelan, Washington in December of last year. It is an owner contract deal, no agents or lawyers involved. The seller is a neighbor at another property that my boyfriend owns...

Tenant complained that the fence blew down. I look at it and it's the neighbors fence and I explain that to them. I try to track down the landlord of the neighboring house to offer him half of the cost of the fence, w...

I have posted 2 apartments for rent over the past 2 months and i get absolutely bombarded with emails and calls expressing interest and asking to set up showings, I am overwhelmed.I just recently listed a 3 bedroom ap...

Read my story as I explain how one small property management lease omission can cost big bucks.What Happened:I own quite a few rentals in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After heavy rains yesterday, I got a phone call last n...

Does anyone invest in and manage homes that have old or antiquated plumbing systems?  Many of the 2-4 multi-family homes in my area have cast iron drain/waste pipe and galvanized water supply pipe.  It's not uncommon ...

Hey there! I have a large STR property that can accommodate 19 people, that has a hot tub. It's only 4 months old, but I am finding that it has to be regularly drained and refilled due to how the guest use it or abuse...

Thanks for BP community. I made my first step as a new real estate investor, I am going to close my first rental property next Friday. It is a SFH built in 1967. And needs some fixes, here is a brief inspection repor...

Hello,About two weeks back I received a warning letter from municipality that I need to cut them within a week and remove high weeds and tall grass from my front yard about 8ft x 2 ft area. It was unusual to receive t...

I found a great deal on a Fannie Mae property. I am concerned because both neighbors mentioned "there were lots of drugs done in there" when I visited the property. All of which is speculation, so I decided to contact...