All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

@Dawn Brenengen 

Other than myself, not really. :)

If you'd like to send me a private message and tell me what you need, I may be able to help you or suggest someone who can. 

@Gabe G. 

The tone and tenor of your original post are what some of us are responding to. You used language that conveys that you see your tenants as adversaries: "nit-pickers", and "annoying".

I don't know of any business where one can resent one's customers and expect to be successful.  Tenants deserve respect and great service.  After all, they're paying you rent.

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Another vote for: tile!

I don't understand how you can expect a tenant to make any repairs. It's your house and therefore maintenance is your responsibility. Mold, no screens, broken toilet are "real" repair needs. If you were staying at a hotel and the toilet wasn't working, would you call the front desk or would you go down to Lowes and buy a "$2.00 chain"? So many landlords just want to collect rent and spend as little as possible on the property. I think that is shabby and unprofessional. If spending $2.00 on a chain and spending 1 minute installing it makes you 'unprofitable', then something else is wrong with your business model. 

James is very Wise!

@Judd Campbell 

I don't understand: why is that room cool? Is there no heat to the room and/or proper insulation?  I would never encourage my tenant to use a space heater, nor allow conditions where their use was deemed necessary by them. 

It also doesn't sound like you should be doing any electrical work on these units. Peoples lives are at stake (tenants), not to mention the liability or even criminal charges should a tragedy occur.  It is nothing to take lightly: electrical issues are one of the leading causes of structure fires. There are other ways to save money. 

I apologize if this sounds harsh. 

@Nicole A. 

I hereby wish you luck! :)

Maybe I'm weird but I wouldn't feel right letting them pay for it since it would then be a permanent part of my property.  I'd either offer to pay for it or else say no. 

The new roof membrane may be watertight but how is it detailed where the roofing meets the parapet wall?  How is the top of that wall sealed?  

You have to be careful closing up "holes in brick" because they may be weep holes, which are very necessary.  

Sacrilege!  :)