I have a property in Tacoma, WA with two houses separated by fencing. Parking for the second house is behind the garage and is not enclosed by a fence (see photo). The pathway from the second house to the parking area...

We looked at a house today that has a Spanish-style clay tile roof, which is not that common in our area. The house is in pretty good shape, with a few notable exceptions including a big hole in the master bedroom cei...

It has been a while since I have seen any tenant/property management horror stories in the forums.  It is important we share these experiences as investors even if we might be embarrassed about the circumstances.  You...

My newest property has a "damp basement" no obvious leaks or puddles but after the last heavy rain in Dayton the basement was quite damp. my thoughts are fill in cracks DE humidify clean and seal and paint. some black...

Hi,I am looking to install vinyl flooring on a 3rd floor unit. After removing the existing carpet, I found that there are only plank subfloors, and no plywood. The subfloor will be secured and nails/staples will be re...

Hi BP community,I manage a multi-tenant retail strip (9 units).  The property is fairly new (4 years old).  I am seeing some black spots in sidewalks, curbs, some dirt built up in parking lot so I am thinking it's tim...

I am needing to replace the roof on a rental and I'm contemplating going with metal. The expense for me is about the same as conventional, but I'm concerned about longevity. This is in Arkansas and we have storms, whi...

Hi all,My wife and I are in the process of buying a duplex rental property in Cleveland, OH. We're buying through a wholesaler, and the property already has tenants in. Our plan is to buy with delayed financing - pay ...

I found a triplex in a college town that will cash flow great. Viewed the property yesterday and it has a mixture of aluminum and asbestos siding. No idea the age of it. I’ve never dealt with asbestos siding before an...