Sandy Nguyen
In case ex owner of a tax deed property redem within 3 years
In case the ex owner of a tax deed property sucessfully redem the property, will I get my money back for investment to improve the property (repairs, addition ect) from the ex owner?
Lisa Kattenhorn
Lead and Asbestos Removal
Hi everyone,At a recent Mass Landlords meeting in Worcester, the presenter said that to get a rental unit deleaded is running about 8-10k these days. Has that been people's experiences in the Boston area too? Any su...
Jason M.
Need advice...Paint golden oak trim white or leave it?
I'm working on a small town home flip in Cottage Grove, MN. Purchase price $110k, rehab budget $12k, ARV $145-$149. I have been debating what to do with the golden oak trim and cabinets. I was planning to paint ever...
Ben M.
Lead paint on rental property homes
I am looking for my first rental property and one of my criteria is for the property to be newer than 1980 to avoid the lead paint issue. Is this a good criteria to have or is there an easy way to handle the lead pain...
NA N.
Hoa missed a violation when I bought and are now coming after me.
I received a letter stating the color of my shutters violated the rules. I never painted them. They were the same color when it was inspected and the association never mentioned it in the disclosure packet. I told th...
Johann Kleisch
Interior paint colors?!?
What are others using for interior paint colors for their rentals.I've mostly done just white, but I'd like some feedback of what others do.Are there certain rooms that always get some type of color?Are there certain ...
Emily Snapp
Lead Based Paint
I'm going to look at a property tomorrow morning that has LBP on the interior and exterior. It was build in 1940. If I buy the property, it will be a flip. What do I do about the paint issue?
Also, in the ...
Jessica Acosta
Interior Paint for Rentals
Hello, we are near ready to pick the paint for our duplex. We have low ceilings and it has less natural light that comes in. What paint would you suggest to make it feel more open and bright? Shade, brand, sheen - let...
Melani Morris
Old house needs facelift
The river is nearby (a few blocks). I was thinking of a Sage green or navy blue paint. It faces west so I was concerned about a highly saturated color w sun exposure, but I want something that will “pop”. This is ...
Eric L.
EPA makes it illegal to be a handyman - Seriously
I'm surprised I haven't seen this posted yet. I just came across this last night.
In April it will be illegal to work on your own house. Anyone doing work on properties built before 1978 have to n...