Carl Dowdy
Safety message to post for tenants
27 July 2017 | 9 replies
In the event of a fire, save yourself, the house can be replaced.If there is a water leak, turn off the main water supply, located _________________________.The breaker to turn off the electricity to the house is located ___________________________.The wiring in this house is original and the outlets may not be grounded, even if they appear so.
Robin Grimes
Tenant Applicants say the dumbest things
3 May 2023 | 1572 replies
He starts asking about the crawlspace and how big it is, if there are outlets and lights down there etc... he reeked of marijuana and alcohol and also kept itching and wiping his nose.
Michael Delpier
Hi! New member in Houston, TX, but investing in San Mateo, CA area
30 June 2016 | 52 replies
The first clue was when I plugged in a light and the sparks flew out of the socket (positive and neutral were wired wrong on every outlet in the house).
Brandon Turner
Illegal multifamily... am I going to Jail!?
17 May 2020 | 70 replies
County made the owners remove everything, including utility pipes, septic outlets, etc.
Avvy Morales
Utilities: who is responsible based on the signed contract
19 March 2020 | 10 replies
She likes to do gardening so she has two garden hoses attached to two outlets.
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Are there ways to attract specific type of tenant?
17 April 2020 | 20 replies
I haven't yet targeted specific commuting professionals, but heard a podcast where the investor advertised offering tech packages to attract young professionals: usb outlets, smart doorbell, lighting and thermostat.
Jonathan Mills
Heating options for a small house with only window AC units?
22 April 2020 | 11 replies
Warning, not all but most window units with both need a 220V outlet.
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.
James Brand
Stainless Steel Appliances
7 June 2016 | 5 replies
Check out the Sears outlet stores for even better deals
Amanda Thompson
Changed my mind about applicants... legally ok?
18 October 2023 | 18 replies
I'm not against a potential tenant being thorough (I have a tenant who - when checking viewing the apartment - made certain each and every outlet worked... and she's been a decent tenant thus far) and wanting to live in a place that is nice but from what the OP is saying it sounds quite excessive.