The story I am going to post below contains quite a number of rookie mistakes, so feel free to point them out. If you can find over 5 rookie mistakes, you get the prize.  Here it is:
I hired a property manager based...

Hi all, I have a mid-range rental that currently has 12x12 ceramic tiles in the kitchen, which is about 12x14 in size. The problem is the house is about 100 years old, and the floor underneath the tile has several pro...

I am wondering what people are paying for rehabs costs in Greater New Orleans. Any input or thoughts would be appreciated from local rehabbers/Investors/Contractors. For example, how much on average are you spending o...

Hello - the rolled linoleum needs replaced in the kitchen of my SFR.I love tile, but want something warmer. I'm looking at vinyl floating floors.  I would like (if possible ) to replace damaged tiles w/out disturbing ...

I'm a huge fan of durable flooring for rentals. (I won't do carpet.) My personal favorite is porcelain tile as it's practically bulletproof and aesthetically acceptable here in Texas. Sometimes, though tile is not a...

OK, I am convinced that porcelain is better than the cheaper red clay tile for rentals, but what about for your own residence, assuming you're going to be more careful with the floors than renters would be? Does it ma...

Hello! I'm trying to decide what to do with this wall. It used to be a chimney, but the fireplace was removed many years ago. When we purchased the house, it was just used as a decorative wall that stood out from the ...

Tenant moving out end of July and the bath has a good amount of mildew. This is my first rental and first turn so I'm trying to nail down the best strategy for standardizing bath design to prevent mildew, reduce risk ...

I'm working on a golf course clubhouse/restaurant/bar that needs some basic remodeling and a new, fresh look. Its a unique (but nice) setup, with a circular bar in the middle surrounded by tables, seating, dance floor...

Hi guys, Ive been having a difficult time with some of my properties that have carpets. The tenants would leave gum, cat pee/dog poop, etc on the carpets, so I had to change them. The tenants moved in and said they ha...