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Daniel Amsalem House Hack in Alexandria as Airbnb MTR
23 November 2024 | 1 reply
Cap-ex was needed for:* Original 1960s kitchen, appliances out of order* Original 1960s Pepto Bismol colored tiles in the bathroom* Tobacco and marijuana stains/odor in every room* Stained carpet covering damaged hardwood* Broken side door from forced entry by police* Zero recessed lighting with 3 layers of blinds on every window* Lots of trash in the basement both on the floor and mounted to the joists overheadCheck out the Zillow listing at: https://www.zillow.com/homes/119-Jasper-Pl-Alexandria,-VA-22...What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
April Birdsong Replace new carpet in Bedrooms for hardwood?
15 November 2024 | 16 replies
When a pet pees on the carpet, it's essentially toast due to the odor
Leon Lee What is your smoking policy for STRs in Cities
10 November 2024 | 12 replies
However, with the frequent incidents and the persistent odor, even after cleaning, I’m beginning to wonder if this has become the norm for STRs in urban areas.Any advice or tips on how to prevent this would be greatly appreciated!
William Kulow How do we feel about fish?
8 November 2024 | 19 replies
We don't allow them in upstairs units for this very reason.The second issue I've dealt with is odor.
Suman Choudhury Property management software
30 October 2024 | 5 replies
Huge plus side is it’s free so if you hate it no harm no foul.  
Andy Sabisch Question on adding cleanliness in a lease
16 October 2024 | 1 reply
I had one particular vendor with high standards that would exaggerate anything he found.My rule of thumb: people can live how they want to live as long as they are not 1. damaging the property2. living in filth that attracts pests3. impacting the neighbors (e.g. odors, junk detracting from the neighborhood, etc)4. creating an unsafe situation (e.g. hoarding and rescue workers can't access the home)When I visit a property, I document any issues and talk to the tenant.
Sarah West Security Deposit Deductions
11 October 2024 | 2 replies
3) Aside from washing the walls or getting a full repaint quoted, would it be reasonable to deduct the expected cost of "Kilz" paint/odor sealant brand for effected square footage?
Dave Kush Mid Lease Smoking Ban Allowed?
7 October 2024 | 9 replies
Include a fine for violations, additional fees for mitigating smoke damage (including odors), and whatever else is needed.
Mark Miles Going pet friendly
8 October 2024 | 16 replies
Cat urine creates an odor that is ridiculously difficult to mitigate.
John Kaftan Cat Urine Smell
29 September 2024 | 3 replies
There is another product that you can get in an aerosol can that also treats odors.