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Account Closed Philadelphia contractor advice: Bathroom renovation
13 January 2019 | 17 replies

Hey BP,I am renovating a small bathroom (typical Philly row) and I'm thinking of leaving the tub and wall tile (needs a good cleaning) and replacing the vanity, sink, floor (install tile) and toilet. The more I look a...

Angie B. How to Avoid Renting to Smokers
8 May 2014 | 8 replies

Turning over a property where a tenant smoked inside the last few months (once she decided she was going to move out). After taking out carpet, scrubbing the nicotine off of the bathroom ceiling and walls, and pai...

Christian Malesic Who Cleans?
11 January 2009 | 12 replies

We either have our people (my wife & sister-in-law), who are equal owners in the company do the cleaning, or we hire it out.

Our people only do the work on evictions and new apartments.
Incidentally, our cleaning...

Dan Graney Appliances
22 November 2015 | 22 replies

Bought a duplex and I need to put appliances in. Was wondering whether I should look for used on Craigslist or buy new. Thinking with Black Friday coming up I might be able to find some good deals on new. looking for ...

Stephen Jones Back and forth on whether to raise rent
7 August 2023 | 13 replies

BP,I am struggling on whether or not I should raise rents on about 20-25 units out of my portfolio. Where I'm located (southern state of IL) rents have kind of tapered a bit, and I realize how tough it is out there ri...

Ray Neal shooting in duplex tonight
20 December 2013 | 26 replies

Hi all need to keep this short, I'm on scene right now. Property is uninsured. There was a shooting in unit 2 tonight. Building is red taped while they investigate. Sounds like it took place between womans new b...

Lucian Harris-Gallahue Thoughts on investing around colleges.
8 June 2015 | 9 replies

This varies vastly on the college and region, but generally what are your thoughts on investing in multi-families on the periphery of a college campus.  I am thinking about investing in a property near a campus and wa...

Brian Adzadi Allentown,PA Rental Market
21 October 2019 | 16 replies

Hi guys. I just want to know (especially from the seasoned vets in the Lehigh county area) how in demand are apartments in the Allentown, PA, especially center city area? I know it is considered a war zone but that do...

Alejandro Flores 70% x AVR rule? Common?
10 May 2017 | 16 replies

Houston investor or any others, do you all use the 70% AVR rule? I find it hard to get deal accepted at 70% that's why I'm asking. Are most rehabber happy with other higher percentage? 

Stephen Swiatek Installation of Ring doorbells and their legal/privacy concerns
1 September 2018 | 11 replies

Want to see if anyone has decided to move forward with installation of Ring doorbells at their apartment communities? And if so, did you have to mitigate any legal/privacy concerns for the other residents?The doorbell...