I’ve been in the shower wall panel supply and installation business for over 20 years (not as long as when Moses’ was a boy, but on somedays it feels like it!). As you can imagine I’ve been asked thousands of times by homeowners and single-family and vacation home property owners, “Mike, how much do shower wall panels cost?”

Just like asking the price of a new car or SUV, it’s a basic question, but there are a number of things which impact…

The good news is the vacation home rental industry is hot. With over 660,000 listing on Airbnb alone, the interest from renters is high.

The bad news is there are over 660,000 listings on Airbnb alone. Competition is stiff. Only 11% of the listings in the United States are booked on an average night.

So, if you’re in the 89% who want more listings at higher nightly rates and want to turn your cozy getaway into a cash machine, you may have…

As I’m sure you know making money rehabbing and renting single family homes is a tough business. Here’s some things you need to do:

• Find the right homes in the best neighborhoods which fits your business model.
• Fix homes efficiently.
• Make homes attractive so tenants will be motivated to sign your lease.
• Find tenants who will stick around and keep your home in good condition.
• Offer affordable rents which also give you a strong ROI (return on…

Owning single family homes or multi-family apartment rentals or condos can be a profitable business. However, when you’re hit with ‘big headaches’ like your tenant complaining about health issues due to (what they believe) is mold in your not very pretty (OK, if you’re being honest, it’s downright-disgusting) tile shower your profits may be headed south.

Your tenant is demanding a solution. You’re thinking, “This could get ugly.”

While you…