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So I rented out my basement 2 weeks ago to my very first tenants ever. About a week in, the you know what, hit the air propulsion device. I have no idea what to do! Backstory: December 1, 2015, I bought a fixer and st...
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I have a tenant with 2 certified service animals (dogs). The dogs recently chewed my central air compressor resulting in a repair for which I told the tenant they were responsible. Then a second chewing. And now a thi...
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Hello. everyone.
I am here to offer some painting tips today.
I will periodically add to this topic as I do work myself and learn the ins and outs of
revitalizing property.
So this week I had to paint the interior ...
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In celebration of reaching our 100,000 member milestone in the coming week or so (we're less than 500 away as of writing this), we're going to be giving away thousands of dollars in prizes to our users and advocates!
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Hi,
I am an avid reader so I have read most of the 'normal' RE books (rich dad poor dad, think and grow rich, millionaire next door, finish rich etc.) I am currently reading Trump strategies for Real estate by Georg...
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Imagine a way to minimize your tenant's rent without losing money. This option for renting could be game changing, and its possible! What do you think?
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I had some tenants just move out who had lived in our rental for 4 years….and during that time period they “really wore the sh#t out of the place” (to quote my husband). They were not mailicious, but by the looks of...
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hey everyone! i was wondering if i do have enough money to have a answering service could i use my voice mail. and if so what should i say? i intend to wholesale deals any advise will be greatly appreciated.
p.s. doe...
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I bought an old house “as is” with nasty dog peed on wood floors. Has anyone had any luck salvaging old wood floors that are stained with dog pee and smell like dogs? I’m just trying to do a cheap rehab and want to re...