The tenant reported that they have recently noticed an increase in bugs and spiders inside the house and wasps in the front yard. They got scared that the kids will be bitten by spiders. They would like to have a pest...

I'm just starting out building my rental portfolio after recently retiring.  I plan to be adding 3-6 houses a year for the next few years, but nearly everything in my area is a new flip.  I'm not opposed to the flips ...

I recently closed on a duplex (2BR, 1BA, 1152 sq. ft. each) that needs some work done in each of the bathrooms. Similar to what David has, the bathrooms have windows in the shower/tub surround. Has anyone found a good...

Hey All, would love to get your collective opinions on something. I have about 600 sq. feet worth of popcorn ceilings in a newly purchased property that I'm trying to figure out how to deal with. My options seem to be...

I recently purchased a town home in Florida. I called a handyman to do a few jobs and he mentioned that he painted my town home last summer. He showed me a spot above the garage door where he proudly told me it took h...

I was reading the other thread by Brandon Turner about your worst tenant horror story. It made me think about some nasty houses I've looked at over the years. I have two that really stand out in my mind.

The first wa...

Hi all,I just bought my first investment property last month, and I'm having trouble getting renters interested in the property.  It's a small 2BR/2BA, about 820 square feet, just outside of Denver, CO (in Wheat Ridge...

Hi All, Been quiet on the forums as we added 2 new properties to our portfolio this year!As time moves on and people are stepping up their design game (As an STR Designer this makes me SOOOO darn happy!), we have foun...

In contract for a turnkey property in Memphis, TN. It will cost approx $4000 to remove the Oak tree based on a professional estimate. There is a bedroom above this corner of the house. The roots would still be under t...

I'm a new investor seeking my first SFH. I have enough cash to cover a 20% down payment and repairs but would like to use as little of my own money as possible. I plan to buy in the next 90 -120 days, then cash out re...