I am about to close on my first house hack investment, a duplex, using an FHA loan. There will be renters in one half and I'll live in the other. Having been a renter my whole adult life I own minimal tools and zero l...

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I have a renter that wants to do handyman type work around the house like recalling the bathroom and small things like that. He wants a rent credit for doing it. I was wondering where do you draw the line between...

I'm not sure what to do with this. As you can see, the door is missing, and should probably be replaced. The wood floor inside is also slightly soft. I don't know whether I should just tear it down, or leave it beca...

I just wrote this artice on my site and thought it would be good to post here as it raises a great question...

I am now confident that if I were to lose everything (credit, money, assets, etc.), I could still find a ...

So I have a friend that rents out to tennants, I believe that the property isn't up to standards and he could probably get in trouble if he was inspected. So what does a property need to be legally rentable? And does ...

I'm thinking of using this paint. It's called Property Advantage Flat Maintenance 5g I/E White Latex Paint.  It's less than $40 for 5 gallons.It's a flat / latex. The interior is white. I'm repainting it the same colo...

I’ve got a new tenant who states he believes there is mold in the AC ducts. He has stated he is sensitive to mold & allergens. He filters his side of the property with HEPA filter system & MERV 14 (I believe) ...

My brother bought a house recently and he let his friend who was homeless move in because he got a job. The idiot quit the last 3 jobs in this economy! over stupid things! So no he still doesnt have a job and hasnt pa...

How many of you own a snake to resolve your own tenant plumbing issues? Is it easy to do? Also do you use it during inspections or turnovers as a preventative maintenance item to remove excess buildup?

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So my question is should I put a granite countertop in the kitchen of a cheap house. The house is a large mill style home built in 1948. The counter top is really small in the kitchen ( 8x2.5") so I was going to put i...