OK, I have never had a property (rental or personal residence) with a coal furnace but I understand that in the area, coal is still a popular heating source.

We are looking at a rental property (duplex) that has el...

Driving for dollars – Learn from a firemanOne of my best friends is a fireman and the most fascinating thing I learned from him is their version of “driving for dollars” study method. During your first year at the sta...

Looking if anyone has any experience renting a detached garage independently. I've got a home that has an unused 2 car garage with separate entrance that I'm looking to lease out. Specifically does anyone have experie...

My tenants tried to save a few bucks on heating expenses by turning the central heat way down and using space heaters.  When they moved out I eventually discovered that one of my electrical outlets wasn't working.  Th...

Well, independently, two of my tenants (at different properties) have installed TIKI torches in the yard.These are bamboo sticks with a refillable fueled canister.  They are "shoved" into the ground similar to how you...

Hi. I have a rental in Az where the carpet needs replacing. Has ceramic tile in kitchen, bathrooms and laundryrooms which I will leave as they all still look fine and have no chips etc. I am looking to put in laminate...

Wanted to update the BiggerPockets community and get some feedback. I am looking at a 27 unit property in Cincinnati, area is a little rough but I can see the progress and the vision. It would be a great project to ge...

Hi biggerpockets fam!I was wondering if there are any cons of purchasing properties that are pretty old (built around in 1950 or even older than that). Many people think old properties will have a lot of maintenance t...

My tenant has a boat in the yard. This is a single family residence. It has a smallish driveway (1.5 cars deep) and smallish yard. The boat (which is not covered) is at the far back of the driveway but since the yard ...

Hello everybody, how do you see the biggest risks of being a landlord and how do you manage them? For example, how do you decrease the liability in the case of fire?What are other risks you are concerned about and how...