Hello BP'ersWe're moving towards a first house for rental, under contract, and had an inspection done today.  I would have thought I'd find most issues, but no, it was worth having a good inspector look it over.   Ove...

My tenants were signing the lease today and they are moving in March 4th, 2016.  When I was going over tenant responsibilities etc.  We came to the part of pest control, etc and one of the tenants said if its her faul...

This question is for those of you who has experience in total gut and turn key on brick duplexes for long term rent.  3 brick duplexes purchase price $25k each. Average monthly income for 2Br. 1Ba.  is $ 550.00.  How ...

I have a 5 unit all brick building in Chicago. Two months ago, a tenant complained about gnats. I sprayed in the apartment and set up an indoor bug zapper. Today she reached out again saying the gnats are really bad...

I'll start with one from personal experience . . . . First investment property I bought has a chain link fence around the yard that looked awful, as most do. Spray painted it black and now it looks exponentially bette...

I recently purchased an old Victorian house that has no wall insulation and single pane glass. I'm replacing all the old windows in the house with new double pane vinyl windows. I'm curious if anyone recommends add...

Hi guys,Closing on a 1950s single family in need of some TLC.  IE. old  pink bathrooms Etc...Plan to hold as a long term rental for now.....IW as curious to know if anyone has used the services of those companies that...

Any landlords with some history with pets feel more strongly towards a pet vs the other? Say dogs vs cats?  Does one cause more damage or make it more costly to turn over units?

What is the best paint to use to paint kitchen cabinets.

New tenant is complaining about bed bugs and their two daughters being bitten by them "badly". These people just moved in LITERALLY a day ago. I didn't see any signs of any bed bugs and the carpets were steam cleaned ...