Besides the obvious cosmetic work like painting, how do I know what else should be done to get a single family house "rental ready?"

Hi,I am a local investor in Suburban Austin area. I usually do make ready (paint, carpet, fence, toilets, fixtures etc.) on an acquisition before renting out. I intend to offend no one by this post. I am sure there ar...

How do you prioritize what gets updates/repairs for your rentals? Because there is a lot that could be done in mine (whether it should be is kind of the reason I'm asking), I feel a little hesitant to take action beca...

What would be a appropriate Amount of time. When checking on your rental property for inspection  Every 2 months 4 months or 6 months for a 12 month lease?

I'd feel more comfortable having some official seal of approval on units I self manage. Does this exist?What does it cost?How often do you do it?

Hey there, fellow real estate enthusiasts! I'm Aaron Mesmer, and I'm thrilled to be diving into the exciting world of real estate investment, starting right here in the heart of Oklahoma City. My focus is on exploring...

Hi all, I see many people asking in these forums what costs to keep in mind when estimating a property that will be turned into a STR. I compiled the list below with the most relevant items in my experience. What cost...

We have had a set of tenants that had kids with some special needs and they were pretty rough on the house. Wonderful family paid on time always and we sympathize with the needs of the kids. We went above and beyond f...

Hello! My wife and I are renovating our house in order to eventually rent it out. The water heater's bed pan is rusting through and the water heater needs replacing. We live in Colorado Springs which has fairly hard w...

This is my first post. I just bought my first property and it needs a bit of paint before we can put her on the rental market. I've always applied paint the old fashioned way - with a rolller and brush. But I'm thi...