A tenant just moved out and when I did the final walkthrough, there was a pet odor, but nothing too crazy.  I had my painter come in and paint (he is a personal friend) and I went in the next morning and the entire ho...

I couldn't find anything on this specific thing when I searched so here it is: the water at my duplex has a very strong chlorine taste. It's also upsetting her kids' skin because it is so harsh, so a simple drinking w...

Just picked up new property from my wholesale contact. Previous sellers had small pets that totally went to potty all over old carpet and it flowed to hardwoods. Any one have solution ? Exit strategy is Land Contract...

Quick question, I recently bought a SFR for rental that upon purchase inspection did not note any mold issues. My tennant, who just moved in in January, just notified me today that she found large amounts of black mol...

I purchased my first real rental this weekend and it has a terrible cat urine smell throughout the house. I am have ripped up the carpet, and padding to find old linoleum flooring on top of the subfloor. Has anyone us...

Hey everyone,
So I got sent a picture of what seems to be mushrooms growing in the ceiling of my tenant bathroom. I sent the picture out to my contractor already waiting for feedback but I wanted to share it here als...

I have a tenant who heard "the toilet running" for "over a week, I guess" - but it turned out to be a big hot water leak spraying the subfloor under the bathroom in an enclosed crawlspace.  So there is mold.  Lots of ...

Has anyone ever restored a fire damaged building? Seems like a total teardown but just curious about experiences others have had. Also, interested in finding out about special government grants for projects like ...

I bought my first 4 unit last month. I have given a month-to-month tenant notice that I will not be renewing his lease. His apartment is saturated with pot smoke. I'm assuming the apartment will need to be wiped down ...

I'm lucky, I get to talk to investors all around the world.  I learn something new on a daily basis.  I'm thankful for that.  I also understand that we don't learn anything unless someone else learned the hard way.  I...