Hey All!Well I finally took the plunge and am currently under contract for my first property in Vancouver WA. I plan to house hack, do some much needed reno/repair/updating and rent out the basement unit asap. The pro...

We're rehabbing a SFR in far northern CA (Shasta Lake City, Zone 9). It's a total gut rehab so everything about the property is new and very nice but solid middle class - nothing extravagant. We had to pull out every ...

I haven't seen this discussed at all, so I figured I'd just come out and ask this.  Where does lawn care and landscaping factor into the rental property equation?  Is it usually included in the monthly charge for a pr...

We are going to be putting another rental on the market soon in the Capital Region. I read a lot of different posts about how to handle laundry and lawn care but I was wondering what was standard in this area. The hou...

I'm located in Florida. The grass probably needs to be cut at least twice a month during the summer. It seems fine in the winter months. How do landscapers usually charge? Do they usually do a monthly flat rate (this ...

I went and looked at a potential 3rd rental property on Monday. It is a duplex in an area of town called "Duplexville". It is 3-4 blocks of almost exclusively post war duplexes. The per unit rates run from$475-$650. I...

Hi All BPers!I need some guidance. My tenant wants to level the backyard before the annual weed and feed. Below are pictures of the yard. It is uneven as you can see. They wanted to rent a tiller at first which I ques...

So what is everybody's opinion on being more proactive with your property and having scheduled services done throughout the year. Which ones would you do?EXAMPLESFall & Spring Landscape Target Date: March/April an...

I am searching for some advice on a investment opportunity I have. First I will give you some background information about myself. I am 18 years old and looking to start my real estate investment journey. I have been ...

So, what do you think?  A true beauty, I know.The inside is getting better.  We're rehabbing.  What I want to do is increase 'curb appeal'.  A few options I'm considering:1. Painting the brick2. Pulling the shingles a...