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Hello BiggerPockets community, I live in Chicago in the Humboldt park area and I’m looking for a good handyman. I have been calling my handyman but he hasn’t answered my calls like for 3 days, I need someone to do so...
Anyone have any tips or tricks to get cat pee out of our carpet? I now know not to let tenants have cats…
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I want to purchase a rental investment property that's been vacant awhile but want to do so without a realtor. I dont know the steps though. owner is asking about $65-67k but it will need repairs throughout including ...
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Hey BPers,What are some things you do to spruce up a house to make it look nice for possible buyers?Here is a list of things I will be doing:1. Thorough cleaning including steam cleaning of tile floors.2. Clean any di...
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I am wondering if there are any local metro-Detroit investors that I can connect with to discuss any tips you may have to give. I grew up in the area and I’m looking to start my real estate investing journey back wher...
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Adapting is key in the world of short term rentals. What is your foolproof tip for adjusting strategies during high and low seasons?
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Hi DIY experts. I have a spot of rotten wood and I could not replace it without running a huge project so I need a quick fix - how to help this spot which already started to rot. Well, first of all I need to keep wat...
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I had a tenant move out and there is not much to do.
They did not deep clean but I can finish the place thoroughly clean in two hours on this 1400sqft unit.
Would you clean it yourself or hire a cleaning crew since ...
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My name is Carlton I was born in Milwaukee, but I attended school in South. I am currently a resident of the city of Milwaukee, and I am also employed by the local government as programmer. A few years ago I got t...
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I am in contract to buy a duplex in Columbus Ohio (Valleyview area 43204) and I am working on estimating the rehab cost prior to closing. I have an inspection in a few days to get a better idea of the scope of work, b...