Smoke detectors – Use actual smoke to test the sensor. By spraying smoke into the alarm, you get a true indication if the alarm works. The “test battery” button only test the battery. The sensor is just as important. ...

Best flooring for rental property will tenants take care of hardwood? Is it better long term? Does hardwood increase the value of rent? All comments are welcomed. Thanks in aadvance.

What things do you fellow landlords do to make your units more resistant to damage and tenant abuse without compromising the quality of the unit? I'll be renting in low income areas and want to provide nice units ...

When you rehab for retail or for rental, do you do some things that are not very expensive, but that bring a big wow effect?

Here are some things I do:

I've done my share of 100-year old houses and ofte...

I am remodeling my 3bedroom 2 bath manufactured home and I am having a great time doing this and its an amazing learning experience. i was in construction for 5 years remodeling homes so im not new to this type of wor...

I have some tenants moving out at the end of December and will be remodeling the kitchen. It is over 30 years old and falling apart in there. What are some best practices for remodeling a rental property for around $5...

We asked our tenants to move out due to multiple lease violations (main ones were smoking and pets, where the lease prohibits both), and the floors are left with multiple cigarette burns (both hardwoods and linoleum),...

Hi Everyone, I'm getting ready to have my Seattle, WA BRRRR appraised in a few days. (link to old thread here... https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/46...)Its been rented since June and I'm now going for m...

I am putting my (now primary) house for rent. Fantastic neighborhood on a lake, great location, fresh high quality remodel with Hansgrohe faucets, hardwood floors, solid wood vanities and such... Basically, it was sup...

Just an FYI to those investors that either hire contractors for the repairs, renovations, painting, etc. OR Do It Themselves - the Federal RRP Lead Safe Certification Law that was passed a little over a year ago, is n...