I am about to purchase my first single-family rental property, and it will need some work to be rent-ready. I am planning the reno now to be ready for when it's time to get to work, and I keep flip flopping on what to...

Any ideas on what to do to improve the curb appeal of this 4-plex.  If you have any rehab projects similar to this one, please feel free to post them.  

I am interested in rehabs and considering doing the work myself or have friends who have experience help. Am I putting myself at risk for damages/injuries if my friends are not licensed and I get sued? Ie, replace/r...

Hi Everyone, I have an opportunity to purchase what looks like a really good deal on a 12 unit apartment building and would like some advice on the best way to purchase it. I am planning on a long term hold for this p...

Hey guys,anyone who has rehabbed for rent has gone through this decision for kitchen counters, tile aint too hip and grout gets nasty, granite can easily be stained and is pricey, laminate and solid surface can be bur...

We had some rain storms recently in the Seattle area, For the past few weeks. I almost wanted to email my tenants and ask them if there were any leaks, as the roof on my primary residence which is only 11 years old le...

I own a split duplex in Nashville TN that has two gas water heaters in the attic above each apartment bathroom. It was fine for 7 years, but one day the temperature dipped down so low, a burst pipe destroyed the unit....

I have a property in indianapolis that I bought from a wholsaler.  The property has been occupied for a number of years by the same good tenant.  The previous landlord/owner was doing a side deal to supplement the amo...

Hi guys - I own mostly one up one down duplexes (plus a couple of triplexes & a quad) in and around Appleton, WI.   These are older (normally 100 years old) in urban  core areas.   I rehab them within reason, alth...

Purchased a 2500 sq duplex close to Dayton, Ohio. It has a shingle roof. About 3 layers. Roof seems to be in its last days and causing some moisture intrusion. I got quoted by one roofer for $6000 to tear off the shin...