Insurance: what’s your “it saved me” success story?We’ve all heard the horror stories and know the illogical thinking behind not having property insurance.However; In reviewing all of our property insurance with my EX...

Thank you Loren Thomas for the idea! http://www.biggerpockets.com/users/BumperLT  I have been working in the HVAC industry here in Chicago for 5 years. I work in the commercial/ industrial side but same concepts apply...

So I recently bought my second duplex, which came with existing tenants in both units. Both of the tenants have aspects that I'm not thrilled about (less than clean living habits), but the tenants on one side just set...

Hello BP Community, I wanted to start by thanking all of the members of the BP family for helping me so much and answering all of my annoying questions. I have another classic tenant issue that I need guidance on. Bri...

Last month, I wrote an article about the big, ugly purple triplex I bought recently.

We've been working the past month to get it rent-ready, with some new paint and various small repairs. Being the hol...

Title tells the tale. Tenant stepped on a roofing tack last night outside my rental that had just been remodeled.

She called and asked if my insurance might cover her medical expense ($160.00)

I talked to my in...

I’m curious about utility optimization. Particularly to heating. My apartment building is in Maine and is a Buy and Hold/House Hack. It is common practice for landlords in the area to include heating and hot water as...

Hey BP, I have a up-down duplex in Provo, Utah. The basement tenants heard gurgling in the toilet when the washing machine was running upstairs. Initially thought it was a vent blockage, but we had a camera run throug...

My house in California was rented for three years by a 3-person family. My tenants moved out on June 30th. When I went there to do inspection, I found out that there is a lot of work and only a normal cleaning service...

Hi, This is my first post. Been a passive member for a while. I have 7 units, 4 buildings in Milwaukee managed by a reputed Property Management company. These are some of the repairs charges they have charged me over...