Imagine how that would go over.The only fair solution is a state income tax, but that's the third rail of Texas politics.

Hi everyone,My new rental has a shower with a weird window ledge. I don't have a picture yet, I'll grab one soon. Basically there's a triangular window ledge, big enough to put 2 dinner plates on. The old owner just h...

@Ryan Tyree,That flat fee for time seems like a logical solution.

I'd like the new heating system to satisfy the following:1) Minimally invasive: I'd rather not tear out the old plaster to run new gas, water, electric, or ducts throughout the building2) Cost effective: I'm working with a budget and need to make sure whatever is chosen won't break the bank3) Transfer the cost: The new solution must pass heating costs to the tenant ... electric preferred4) Energy efficient: Tenants won't want to renew their lease if their electric bill skyrockets5) Effective: The winter months can be chilly in Virginia, and the system needs to be able to heat the rooms effectivelyThanks for your input!

They call me an example of the kind of affordable-housing landlord that is part of the solution to the housing problems of the urban ghetto.I won't tell you how much I have invested in real estate.

Tenant's can't with hold rent as you supplied a temporary solution until a service tech is available.  

Working on a rehab project in Downtown Nashville and having a bit of trouble coming up with an HVAC solution. 

How does one monitor the rehab of a property from out of state?

The legality depends on the laws where you live.Hiring low-life criminals with baseball bats has been touted by some here as a solution to this problem, but that is DEFINITELY ILLEGAL.

How are yall handling the utility bills do the tenants pay, are yall billing them back, or has anyone can up with another creative solution?