our general inspection report for a 1962 remodeled home in Atlanta came back with this termite damage. Home was vacant for 10 years apparently. Rest of home is brick/cinderblock ranch. “Numerous termite shelter tubes ...

I am always puzzled why people allot 10% of rent for maintenance... I've talked to so many people and read so many posts of situations where the allotment is 10% regardless , eg.Imagine a situation where the rent is $...

Hey BP, I want to start a foreclosure/REO maintanence company. Can anyone give me a few tips on how I can get in this business? 

I seem to be having an incredibly hard time finding people to work in rehab and maintenance in San Antonio, TX. Anyone have any suggestings for places to advertise or places to go where I can find good working people...

Hi BP family! This question’s for the seasoned Landlords/PMs... For your properties, is there any preventative maintenance (or updates) that you make sure gets done after a certain number of years have passed?For exam...

Hello,I'm just curious to see if anyone has an experience with Val from Elvach LLC in Chicago. I am getting estimates for a few things in one of my units and their quote was the lowest. He seemed like he knew what he ...

Greetings BP members,

I'm looking to buy-and-hold a rental property (duplex) that has oil heat. However, if I decide to buy it, I plan to convert it to natural gas since there is already a gas line into the ...

I'm buying a turnkey SFH directly across from a cemetery. Other than a general home inspection, what are the other specialized inspections that I need to have? Is there a difference between plumbing and sewer inspecti...

 Howdy everyone, Just a quick question regarding yard maintenance, such as shovelling and mowing the lawn in a shared rental property with a main floor suite and a basement suite. Who would you say is responsible for ...

I am a new investor in Minnesota.  I have two properties and I have poured about 40k total into them in 2017.  I have also acquired them over the past 12 months and they are both traditionally mortgaged.  About 20k is...