Martin Guerrero
Flooring ideas for updating outdated properties
When it comes to flooring is LVP always best? I’ve used waterproof laminate which is a bit more economical and more wood look matches than most LVP I have seen any recommendations? Waterproof laminate vs LVP waterproo...
Kay Kay
Gas leak, code issues, tenant move out
Hi All,I have a gas leak situation in my rental property and below is the message that I received from my PM. What are the options I have and any idea on rough cost estimates etc. This is a property in Arkansas.Here i...
Dakota Rice
Flood issues right before closing
I’m two days from closing on my first rental property and I just found out that the property’s basement flooded for the second time in the last week. The property is an over/under duplex, and we have had excessive amo...
Doug Karkow
Sub-Metering or RUBS with Low Rent Apartments?
I own a few 4-plexes near Cedar Rapids, IA. Rents are in the ~$550 range and the tenants pay for their own electricity. I understand and appreciate the concept of sub-metering or RUBS, but I wonder how effective these...
Dan Marl
What utilities to keep on while showing empty house?
I searched through the forum but couldn't find the answer.I am going to have an empty house to show to potential renters (it's a new build). What utilities should I open under my name in order to show to renters?A fri...
Cheryl Mack
Toledo Water Billing Strategies
Hello Fellow Sufferers,I am reaching out to the BP community for feedback on how you handle water billing in Toledo. We are trying out use of Landlord-Tenant Authority Forms and waiting for results. Backstory: We hav...
John O.
Multiple water heaters keep corroding
It's been awhile since I posted in the forums, but I'm having a really weird situation with my water heater.This is in San Diego, CA. Within the last year and half I have had three brand new water heaters corrode and...
Jacky Johnson
Final Notice for past due garbage collection charges
I had a tenant who moved out almost 6 months ago. Yesterday, I received a written notice mailed to my address from his garbage collection company that he used while renting my property that he has a past due around $8...
Thomas O'Donnell
Should I Provide a Washer and Dryer at My Rental?
My duplex has washer/dryer hookups in both of the basements. I currently do not have these in either unit (I am living in one side). Should I be looking to purchase a washer/dryer for the other unit and have it instal...
Kevin Marrin
Pay a Premium for my first MHP,?
Hi All, I'm about $50,000 away from a take it or leave it ask price by a MHP seller. The park meets all my requirements and has extremely good upside in potential income. I'm hesitant because it's my first deal and ha...