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possible lead paint buy or not
I have a house that was built in 1960 and I think it has lead paint. Should I still do the deal or just drop it? I'm worried about it being to much work.
Karen S.
Anyone own pre-1978 property?
When I bought my property 6.5 years ago, I was a total newbie and pretty much did everything wrong. Bought when the market was still high (and interest was at 7.5%) and then shortly after, the bubble burst and my pro...
Ryan Pritchard
To mount or not to mount TV
Hello BP,I am developing the furnishing list for a medium term rental and I am seeing mixed messages about whether I should mount the TV or use the included stand and just set it on an entertainment center. I feel lik...
Shawn M.
Tenant worried that peeling paint might have lead
I just took over managing a property and gave my tenant a new lease to sign and a lead paint disclosure. She replied " you mean my peeling paint has lead in it". I said that I have no knowledge of it does or not I am ...
Jon P.
Lead Paint: What is the End Game?
Massachusetts needs an end game for its Lead Law. Officially, “the Lead Law requires the removal or covering of lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where any children under six live.”The law, as is true of ...
Aaron White
Is it a trap or am I over thinking it?
I have been looking at foreclosure homes on the MLS and am wondering if there is any easy way to estimate plumbing and electrical costs looking at a house that does not have water or electricity on? I am trying to av...
Henry Clark
Self storage- Family Re-Union. Deal 14?
Having our first family reunion near Dallas Texas. My wife wanted to go antiquing so I dropped her in a town. Won’t give the specifics since I might see if my two Texas nieces wanted to do a storage deal here. Sitti...
David Bates
storage unit opportunity
i'm interested in a storage unit warehouse in east tn. that currently has 35 units and the ability to add 30 to 35 more all in a 10400 sq ft warehouse under 1 roof. the property has space for boat and equipment storag...
Mathew A.
How to prevent squatters/thieves between tenants
I have a property that is having issues with squatters and thieves (taking the copper piping and water heater). The property has been vacant since February. I have a property manager, but it takes a very long time f...
Brian Erickson
Potential value add? 800 sq ft shop remodel?
Property is an 3 bed 1 bath 1230 sq ft SFR in a fairly hot market (Seattle) on a third of an acre.In the back yard of the property lies an 800 sq ft double wide. The previous owners were using it as a shop.The square...