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I have some tenants moving out at the end of December and will be remodeling the kitchen. It is over 30 years old and falling apart in there. What are some best practices for remodeling a rental property for around $5...
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I’m working on purchasing a duplex which has a 1 bedroom unit that has a noticeable cigarette smoke odor to it. My property manager let me know that in order to convert that to a non-smoking unit I would want to go th...
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I read the post in the past about Zbuyer but I wanted to know if anyone has had any recent success/failure with them within the last 6 months or so. They are calling me....ALOT and I am considering it...just dont kno...
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I just found out that one of my Airbnbs has Bed Bugs. One of the few negatives of new guests almost every night.... I am getting quotes to have a pest control company do a full extermination (looks like $2,200 minimum...
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Hi everyone, After listening to the recent podcast with Joe Asamoah, I was inspired to look at Section 8 more closely as a viable long term rental model. I am interested in buying a house in Houston that is 5 bd and ...
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Has anyone done soundproof insulation in the ceiling? Is that effective in terms of cutting down noise level? How expensive is it? Thank you in advance
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I currently manage 9 units and expect to double if not triple that by the ended of the year. I am looking at software to help. I read all the previous discussion and saw a lot of recommendation. Appfolio caught my eye...
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I have several rental properties in a HOA community. The asphalt driveways on several of the units are not good and have not been maintained over the years. I have hired a contractor to put down new asphalt and he h...
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So DH and I are looking at some long term investments. We hope to start buying property in five years or so. We will be 50. First we need to pay off some debts and save some money. DH has a full time job he lov...
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GC is about to walk out on me. We are in the middle of a remodel. We have a contract. I haven't payed anything upfront so it is not a money issue, more the fact that there are half done jobs left behind and another gc...