From what I have been reading, it looks like vinyl plank flooring is good for a rental. The property I'm putting an offer on has hardwood and vinyl/linoleum on the bottom floor. On the stairs and bedrooms, it's carpet...

This is sort of a 2 part question.  I have some ideas for solutions but I hope some more experienced landlords can tell me if I'm on the right track or not.First, a tenant who just moved out of my property has left th...

I just recently switched over tenants in my manufactured home out of state. The old tenant was good, and left the place in decent shape. Then only thing is that the carpets, which area bout 5 years old, are in such di...

I've just closed on my first 2 family house and need to do some renovations to prepare them for rental.  One of the choices I'm struggling with is the flooring.  The house is in a B/C neighborhood.  I'd like to remove...

I had a tenant move out after 5 years and the carpets are absolutely trashed. They were brand new when they moved in. I know the IRS assumes carpets are only good for 5 years so I am thinking I should not deduct this ...

Just purchased an investment property built in about 1960.  We've just about finished repainting the interior, but there is a persistent (what I call) "old house" smell.  It's not from a former smoker, and it doesn't ...

Hello,I would like to put down laminate/wood flooring in one of the houses I own once the current tenants move out.The carpeting that is currently in place is on it's last leg, and the tenants have pets so I expect th...

Aloha.  I have a situation in Hawaii I am looking for guidance with.  My family had rented a 3000 square foot home from 2016-2020 with two large mastiffs. Bottom line up front:  The owner is hinting at replacing his e...

Hello I just moved into a rental house a couple months ago and have signed a year lease with likely potential to stay longer. I enjoy at home projects and have the spare time to do so in between my career. The home is...

So I'm looking at buying a single family house that has great numbers as a rental property. But needs carpet, paint and kitchen/bathroom remodel.

I know the Bathroom Remodel / Kitchen remodel are depreciated...