I have a potential house I am looking to renovate and would like to know what a good offer would be. I am new to REI, but I have been in real estate for over a year and done many transactions for both buyers and selle...

There's a multi-family property nearby that was built in 1983. It has popcorn ceilings. I would buy it, but I'm worried about asbestos, since I would have to live in it. I know people say "if you don't disturb it, it'...

Hi all! I ended up closing on a duplex house this week with the intent to rehab the whole place. This is my first purchase, where my intent was to install recessed lighting all throughout the house. Soon after purchas...

Hi there! I have a two story house recently converted into two separate dwellings. My house hack strategy is to live downstairs and rent out the top. The “air noise” like talking and TV is bearable but the “impact noi...

I am wondering if anyone has suggestions as to what to do when a tenant in Los Angeles asks for Asbestos testing.  The ceiling damage looks swollen due to the water from aroof leak. There is a small crack in the swoll...

I have some fairly minor cracks in the basement ceiling of my 1970's home. The ceiling type is popcorn. I have read that it's normal for older homes to settle over time, creating some cracks. How should I go about sea...

I’m going to rehab my rental unit. I want to remove the popcorn ceiling and thinking what to do with the ceiling fan. Just one less thing to fix if it breaks in a rental. Any thoughts?

I have acquired my first top/bottom multi-unit. Two units, first floor two bedroom with large floor plan. Second floor three bedroom. Both have washer and dryer hookups and one bathroom. 
I am wondering if anybody ha...

Hello, we are near ready to pick the paint for our duplex. We have low ceilings and it has less natural light that comes in. What paint would you suggest to make it feel more open and bright? Shade, brand, sheen - let...

New-ish investor and happily plugging along with three props in JAX.  Just had someone quote me $400 plus materials to replace a sluggish ceiling fan and nonoperational garbage disposal.  Seemed a bit high to me.  Wha...