Experienced landlords:Generally speaking, when you are turning a property between long term tenants, do consider re-painting as a “standard” part of the process? Or, do you consider that as “extra” wear and tear and d...

Hi,I'm prepping a home for short term (corporate) furnished rental.  any recommendations on smart / keypad locks so I can automate the entry process? I like the August  smart lock, but I'm not versed in smart locks ye...

Your input is needed!  Please contribute into safety rules I am about to send to my tenants.  The goal is to decrease the liability.  Thank you!HOME SAFETY RULESFor residents of (address)______________________________...

Back in about the years 2000 - 2001 I built a house - new construction to live in.  I really wanted Pergo flooring because it was cool back then.The developer wanted no part of it and refused to install it.Ok, fine I ...

I represent the buyers in a transaction. Popcorn ceiling from a 1966 build. Ceiling is currently in excellent shape, no peeling, cracking or falling off.If asbestos is present, how safe is it to encapsulate with gypsu...

In my area (New England), the majority of houses, (multi families in particular) are over 100 years old. If I am planning on buying and holding long term, what are some of the pitfalls of buying these extremely old ho...

One of my SFH rentals is ready for some updating. It has tile throughout, but the tile is dated and dirty after years of tenants and turnovers. The house is a single story ranch, concrete slab sub floor. What are othe...

Hi all,I have an out-of-state SFH that just had its tenant move out. PM says that whole house requires repainting on the interior including cielings and that "sealants" might need to be used for cracks in certain area...

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Its been a while since we've checked in. It has been a very busy 2 months. For those that do not know we are located in Raleigh,NC, the #1 housing market in the US, fact not fiction. We found that out and ...

Hello fellow BP-ers,This is regarding a deal in Massachusetts, so any input from MA Attorneys familiar with Hard Money Lending and related laws would be greatly appreciated.I recently closed on a property where I ende...