Rick Abelson
Value-Based Land Planning
A few years back, I was involved with helping a land owner master plan a 30-acre parcel in Las Vegas just off the Strip, near the MGM Grand Hotel. The parcel was zoned for casino uses and also had potential for hote...
Jim K.
Important lesson learned cheap, passing it on
This year, I had an impressive first in my landlording career. I've already had to change out two legacy bathroom sink drain assembles in two rentals in two months. Anyone who has had to do work on bathroom vanity dra...
Kurt F.
Economical kitchen cabinets
I've been rehabbing one side of a duplex, and have just begun looking for kitchen cabinets. I've read some of the cabinetry-related posts via the BP search box.I am realizing that I know quite a lot about higher end ...
Suman Choudhury
Landlord tenant issues
Hi in my town home 4 apartment in Manhattan ny. I have frequent tenants putting baby wipe and other towel paper in toilet and flushing that plugs up my maIn sewer line . I can’t pin point which apartment is the cause ...
Justin Egge
Dryer Replacement: Front or Top-Load?
I had a front-load dryer go out in a SFR. Any guidance from the experienced on replacing with a top or front-load unit?
Mark Silberman
Classify as active or passive for optimal tax benefits?
My spouse and I own rental properties. Our longstanding property investments had passive loss carryovers from the earlier years that are now going down each year due to passive profits. (The rental market is very stro...
Marian Smith
Just a paint color tip for other color challenged diyers.
I took the current Behr white neutral brochure to some spec homes in a popular neighborhood. My husband and I both stood back and tried to pick the colors used. The walls were very close to Casual Khaki, Sentimental...
Tamera Shearon
Software for a Mac
I have currently switched over from a Window's 7 computer to a Mac. I am in need of a software that I can use to manage my bank accounts, all my rental properties and transactions. I liked the Bookkeeper by Mysoftwa...
Kevin Dickson
Craigslist and Discrimination
Does anyone know why Craigslist has added "income source" to their disclaimer?I just noticed this today when I posted an ad:Discrimination by race/origin, age, family status ('no kids' 'ideal for one'), disability, cr...
Anthony Catoni
Standing Out In Your Market
What're some creative ways you are standing out from your competition without breaking the bank, but seeing a positive ROI? Record wall, design, specific amenities, cowboy pool etc.