We just turned an apartment previously occupied by a heavy smoker.  We primed and repainted the whole place and washed the carpet (tide and bleach) but there is still a smoke smell probably from the carpet (and maybe ...

I rented my duplex out to some druggies (no, i didn't do a background check and yes, i will DEFINITELY do that from here on out), and they left the stench of meth and cigarettes in the place. I've painted and it just ...

Anyone know how to bring carpet back to life one more time? We just had an eviction and these people spilled kool aid, candle wax, and probably a million other things over it. It's matted down and looks like a mess. ...

Sunday of last week my tenant found a mold issue growing on the corner of a laundry room wall. We got a contractor out next day to give a quote. Contractor started the job on the Thursday. To give additional context, ...

Hello all,So I am in a bit of a pickle and curious to see if any other landlords have experienced a similar issue and what sort of course of action they would recommend.  I own a SFR out of state with a business partn...

I apologise in advance for the long-winded post but just want to over all of the details.
I rented my house in October of last year after moving for work last. This is my first time renting and I have a management co...

Hello all! I am a new member to the site. I joined to learn more about investing for my retirement, but I own a couple of large roofing companies in Washington state. I am not an expert in investing, but I know a fair...

Wait until Ethanol costs you in the end.
Worse fuel economy.
Higher prices a products across the board.
Damage to your engine/catalytic converter.
Damage to you small engines.

Ethanol also has a negative energy balan...

I own a 4plex that had a tenant move in and bring German cockroaches with them. I paid a pest control company $600 to perform a "Roach cleanout" to treat all the units with the understanding that they would eliminate ...