All Forum Posts by: Ruslan Malakhov

Hi everyone,
Just joined BiggerPockets and wanted to quickly introduce myself. I'm based in Pittsburgh, PA and work with real estate investors on residential and light commercial property improvements — exterior painting, repairs, flooring, and more.

I’ve helped owners get past inspection failures, improve curb appeal before listings, and boost rental value through smart upgrades.
If anyone’s investing around Western PA or needs help on-site, happy to connect and be a resource. Looking forward to learning more from the community.

Hey Pittsburgh investors,

As someone who works behind the scenes on a lot of rentals in our area, I’ve noticed certain repair patterns — but I’d love to hear what YOU see the most.

What’s that one annoying issue that always seems to come up? Faucet leaks? Drafty doors? Tenants tripping breakers?

I’m putting together a short checklist to help local landlords spot and fix the most common maintenance issues faster — happy to share when it's done!