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Paul Sandhu What are the worst things your renters have left behind?
19 October 2017 | 5 replies
An abandoned vehicle
Gayle Eisner Advice on Rental Appliances
17 October 2017 | 36 replies
Actually, this is the same reason why I'm considering painting the chair rail and below of my stairwells dark, it will show less all the marks from tenants moving crap like bikes up and down.
Account Closed Do you have a go-to or favorite paint color for your properties?
15 November 2017 | 43 replies
Account Closed, yeah we plan on painting the concrete and getting some railing in as well. 
Steven Lalonde Triplex with poor parking for the tenants... still a buy?
1 January 2018 | 5 replies
Winter in Canada - most people really want to have a vehicle to get around in, even if it is an old junker, rather than rely on public transit (unless it's a large city with good transit, like Montreal).
Mindy Jensen New Book!!! Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor
12 March 2020 | 91 replies
If distributions are processed, they are reported on Form 1099-R.With respect to rental income generated as a result of the solo 401k owned real estate, because a solo 401k plan is a tax shelter vehicle, all the gains flow back to the solo 401k and grow on a tax deferred basis.
Thomas Wang Can I limit number of parking spaces for my rental?
8 March 2019 | 11 replies
@Thomas Wangdu I would add an addundum to your lease that specifically states how many parking spots the tenant is entitled to and the vehicle make, model, and license plate numbers for those vehicles.
Bob Chen Question on landscaping prices
2 April 2023 | 8 replies
Aloha,Before you request new proposals from a variety of vendors, you need to determine what, exactly, are your requirements.You should have an accurate total yard size, not "probably about"; how many linear feet of concrete edging; are there shrubs, hedges, or trees to maintain and/or trim around, and estimated sizes; other obstacles to work around or be cautious of; is loose trash, or excessive fruit dropping, an issue that needs to be addressed prior to mowing; minimum/maximum grass height expectations (address areas where scalping might be a problem, and how "rain days" are handled in terms of scheduling and charges); what type of schedule do you actually need; are you ok/is property suitable for using string trimmers for all areas, or must they use a push/ standard mower; bag and remove the waste, or blow it to specific area (that will not upset your neighbor); do you require periodic weed killer/fertilizer, and spot weed killer; is there/do you need an irrigation system to properly maintain some/all of the yard area (if so, the system should be checked periodically for proper operation and settings, and at every visit after mowing/trimming complete all heads should be checked to ensure none are broken); and most importantly, be sure your vendor has appropriate insurance to protect YOU in case of injury to your tenants, their vehicles, your property, or the workers, caused by their operation of rotating equipment or other job related efforts.
Libby Tucker Buy or sell and reinvest?
18 July 2021 | 5 replies
The light rail is expected to go through / close to the area in 2030. 
Hunter Reed FHA Loan requirements
3 April 2023 | 8 replies
If its a safety hazard or could be a detriment to health/safety, then it will be a problem with FHA guidelines.Chipping paint, hand rails missing or broken, windows not sealed properly or broken, insulation fallout, mold, termite infestation, cracked foundation, moisture or leaking roof, heating and electric not working and not up to code, etc... 
Renee Pratt Tenant not keeping up with cleaning
24 December 2020 | 10 replies
Washing machine drain: Water should readily drain into washing machine drain without any back-ups.Utility room: should be free of debris, motor vehicle parts, and flammable materials.Kitchen --Stove: should be clean and free of food and grease.Refrigerator: should be clean.