I am going to be growing my tool inventory as I renovate my property and will inevitably need to buy more power tools. What is your favorite brand of power tool and why? Do you go for the more expensive Dewalts and Mi...

When I hear someone who says real estate is not for them because they don't want to have to unclog a toilet, I inwardly laugh. Sometimes outwardly. You see these people who wake up at 6am and work until 4 or 5, talk a...

Today first time in three yrs, I got it. The dreaded call "toilet and shower is clogged and wont drain". So this house is less then 5 min from me. I went over there and after about a hour or so of snaking(there is no ...

I need some advice. Do I foot the bill? Do I bill tenant for the cost or half the cost? Here is what happened...I send out a 24/7 plumber on from a large reputable company on Friday after tenant calls. I reminded my t...

Hello there. I have an interesting question regarding a 4-plex we own that is on septic. We had it pumped yesterday and in addition to being full, the plumber had to auger the line due to back up. Of course it was gre...

I have been getting nickeled and dimed with leaks and clogs.    From a prior life in Illinois, I remember we had no problem making all plumbing issues part of the tenant's responsibility in the lease.   However, I'm n...

Family with 4 young children have been renting for two years . Last month I told them I am not renewing the lease (up in July 4 ) and they said they’re not moving ( no $) and I’ll have to evict them . yesterday they t...

Hello, I just bought, my first ever property/home (woo), and there is an existing in the lower unit. And they have reported a slow clog in their bathtub, the thing is they offered to hire a plumber and pay for it them...

I am in need of some guidance on how to handle a situation. I am posting this in behalf of my in-laws who are the landlord of a rental affected.The landlord was notified last night of flooding in the basement unit in ...

Hi All,This may be a newbie question, but what tools would you consider "must haves" when planning to do at least some rehab work yourself on properties. Think painting, some flooring, replacing vanities/toilets, putt...