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From what I've read in the forums it seems that conventional wisdom here is it's best to hire only contractors & handymen that are insured. I adopted this perspective when I started as a landlord as I tend to trus...
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[b]Had a close call recently. Had a wonderful 2 handle faucet that was slightly running (smashed washers, couldn't shut off 100%) and a tub drain that couldn't keep up with it. Luckily we were able to avoid a big disa...
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To be honest, I'm not even sure if you can carry an annual warranty policy on rentals, but is this an avenue anyone utilizes? The benefits would certainly be to stabilize fluctuations in maintenance costs and to stre...
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Cold Calling
As much as I HATE cold calling I was wondering if anyone has paid someone to call and fill out a Property Info Sheet?
If so what was the rate you paid?
How did you pay?
Here are my thoughts:
Give my c...
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Just wondering what everyone drives.....as you can see by my screename, I'm a car person. Just wondering what some of you guys drive......
Here's my car (same as my avatar)
Also have a lifted Dodge Dakota.....(Home...
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Anyone use it..... i have heard mixed stories about it.... It seems shady..... Would love to hear a success story from it or a nightmare
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