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Garrett F Anderson College Students vs. Families: Which is better to rent to?
19 July 2017 | 19 replies
I would not recommend any hanging light fixtures, replace all with ceiling mounted light fixtures...the only exceptions are ceiling fans.
Sean Grieve Cleaning HVAC system after pet?
12 April 2020 | 6 replies
All they do is plug on day 3 then make your motor work harder and you’ll end up with a $15 filter and $600 fan motor.
Charlie Anne What improvements are profitable for rentals?
28 April 2020 | 50 replies
I've got a really nice $120 light fixture for $16 just because it was missing a stupid mounting screw.- some won't agree but I install glass top ovens and a fridge with water/ice maker.
Shawn Westbrook Beginner Handyman tools
20 November 2019 | 80 replies
And if you're doing any electrical work don't forget the bottle of sparks, decepticons, autobots, and a 360 degree motorized rotating ladder to screw in light bulbs. 
Kyle Galloway First Duplex-One Furnace. How to navigate?
22 March 2022 | 19 replies
That is a vented usually wall mounted heater.
Kevin Allen Government forced section 8
11 February 2020 | 14 replies
@Kevin Allen - These are for Chicago, but likely very similar for other local housing authorities...MOST COMMON FAIL ITEMSInoperable light fixtures and improperly wired electrical outlets (reverse polarity, open ground, hot neutral reverse, etc.)Deteriorated and unstable paint on surfaces (peeling, cracking, chipping, etc.) in units built prior to 1978 where children under the age of six reside or will resideMissing, inoperable or incorrectly mounted smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsBroken or inoperable windows (cracked glass panes, broken locks, drafty frames, etc.)Exposed electrical wires/connections (light fixtures missing globes, electrical junction boxes missing cover plates or knockout plugs, breaker boxes with open sockets, etc.)Broken/faulty door locks and drafty doorsCutting hazards, including protruding sharp nails pipes/metals objects with jagged edges,deteriorated sheet metal, cracked glass blocks on windows,etc.
Gail W. Mobile home abandoned on my lot not sure how to proceed
13 February 2020 | 15 replies
Older models have a small metal plate mounted on the siding,In the State of Illinois, mobile homes are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) which is run by the Secretary of State's Office.
DeAndrea D. Why would someone NOT want to sell their property to an investor?
11 February 2020 | 41 replies
Also it’s for the neighborhood.If anyone goes into hotels or something else RE related, please remember there is a business of a bigger purpose behind what runs those things, it’s not all about brick motor and money.
Stephen Foltin Rent Contact - What are some must have's??
12 February 2020 | 9 replies
Much appeciated,StephenSomething I didn't think of until after I had my contract signed is TV wall mounts.
Melissa T. Lease Agreement unclear on Parking situation
9 March 2020 | 3 replies
She responded she still doesn't want to park in the garage because it's not a motorized door with a button for her to press inside her car.