Hi everyone, I posted some details about this in the deal diaries forum but apparently that wasn't quite the right place so I thought I'd share a little bit here about my first real estate (investment) deal. Back in 2...

Considering a multi-unit (3 1BR’s) “as-is” in Baltimore City. Inspection was yesterday. Oil tank is in basement and I noticed a small leak consisting of water and oil mixed (there was a blue sheen to the water) on the...

Hey guys quick question: I’m in Montclair, New Jersey (northern NJ). I am looking to update our bathroom. Do you guys have any experience with pros or cons with vinyl vs tile flooring- in terms of rental income and re...

We have an offer in on a 1970's raised ranch.  The interior has dark wood stain on the floors, interior doors, and all the trim.  I know the dark wood floors are popular, but should we paint the trim white or leave it...

I would like to notify my tenants that maintenance (exterior painting, new thermostat, carpeting, floor tile cleaning, etc) will be performed at landlord's expense. Does anyone have a form for this? An example of what...

Well Well Well, my property manager just called and he guesstimated rehab #3 at 30-40 grand when I was expecting 15.

Lesson, an inspection is really nice and I strongly suggest one for people starting out. BUT you a...

I bought a house in Fort Collins, CO, with a three-car garage that the seller used to work on old cars. It has lot of oil stains on the garage floor and smells like solvents.I tried a couple of cleaners with a pressur...

Hi guys,So my tenant just moved out of the place and wanted to get your feedback as far as what you all think is reasonable to deduct.Above are the pictures of damages caused by the tenant.Before Move-InDuringMove Out...

Hi All,How much should I charge a tenant who damaged a property in ways that I can probably never repair?  A tenant recently moved out of one of my properties after about 3 years.  They gave 30 days notice, and made a...

My kitchen is ugly, dark, and outdated. So is the rest of my house sort of.. with the exception of the dark part. The kitchen is the worst though... wood paneling, ugly colored door and window frame paint, some 70s-st...