I typically invest in older buildings so when dealing with window treatment I always face this madness of multiple inferior installs.Blinds with the brackets barely hanging, that are basically impossible to secure bec...

I'm going overseas for a month this summer and wonder if I should rent out my house during that time.  Would it be weird staying at a stranger's house with all their personal effects?  I'm not that concerned about peo...

Hello everyone.A tenant just moved in, says the water from the kitchen sink is blue and wants to test it for copper:"My water from my kitchen sink was blue this morning when I went to rinse a glass. It’s not remaining...

I live in the Philadelphia area where the housing stock is pretty old. A lot of the homes are 100+ years old now. I'm 28 and thinking of buying a triplex that was built in 1910, I would ideally hold this property for ...

We have just purchased a 110 year old duplex in Oak Park, IL to house hack. There are obvious repairs, like brick work and rotted siding, that will make the investment last.But what about more cosmetic repairs? To wha...

Hello...I
have been living at my apartment for over 6 years. I have 10 years of good references besides. Ive always been
respectful to my home and I keep it clean and report problems. I keep
the yard clean and h...

Prospective tenants put down a nonrefundable deposit to secure an apartment. Nothing signed just texts agreeing. Good references but started asking to buy the 3 beds in the unit so I get red flags! Called their landlo...

Hey guys,Haven’t really rehabbed or remodeled a place other than a mobile home one time. I have this property which is in pretty good shape, but wanted some suggestions on what you guys would do to it. It’s my primary...

had some tenants move out after a 7 month lease on a brand new condo.they are shocked that i would consider not giving the full deposit back.  claims this is normal wear and tear.i'd like to hear your opinions on what...

Hey guys,
we have a tenant does not clean up after her pet, or leaves plastic bags full of dog waste on the property corner, and claims that it's the "neighbor's dog relieving itself and not hers". Since we do not hav...