Carrie W.
cost of renovated versus unrenovated apartments in NYC
I know this is a general question, but we are trying to figure out how to adjust calculations of fair market rents when comparing similar renovated versus unrenovated apartments. Are there any rough rules of thumb fo...
Erwin U.
Landlord Responsibilities on Repair
Hello, Frequent visitor to this forum to learn about landlord for the last few years and have a few rental properties in DFW area. However, this time I need some feedback from other landlord. I understand that landlor...
Eunice Sadsad
Late Night Service Calls
Hi, I am relatively new in the industry. I now own 8 Multi-families in PA, recently purchased in the last 6 months. I need help with the late-night "no-heat" calls please. What have you done to successfully handle the...
Carla Kordab
How can we add preventative cost measures to protect the properties from harsh weathe
Whoever is managing your property, since the winter weather is a serious problem for all of us you can save it from harsh weather by implementing various strategies and processes.Here’s some tips for the out of stater...
Nadir M.
Maintenance replacements for certain household items
Hi everyone,
One of my tenants recently found a replacement filter for the fridge and wanted me to order more before it expires. It raised a question of whether it’s the tenant responsibility or the landlords to cont...
Emiline Lyell
Am I in the right to keep her deposit?
Pictures of a few spots but every corner of the house is like this throughout. 1,400 sq ft.
Paint was a year old in great shape when she moved in and she was here less than a ye...
Tommy Swiney
Motorized scooter in rental
I have an elderly couple moving into my rental. What’s the thought about allowing them to have a motorized scooter in the home when most of it is carpet. Anybody have any ideas or experience with this?
Sara M.
Security Deposit Charges
I had a rough tenant who finally moved out. It’s been a long 18 months and to no surprise she left the place a mess. We replaced all the upstairs carpet. I only charged her for one room because it smelled heavily of d...
Michael Szypulinski
What materials would you use to improve a rental property?
Hey everyone,I wanted to see what recommendations the BP community has when it comes to rehabbing a property in preparation for it to be rented. 1. What kind of material would you use that is ideal (low cost, durable...
Jason Alexander
Tenant Damage Question
Hud Recertification is up on one of our apartments. Tenant brought in a list prior to the HUD Inspection. The list includes: replace 2 light globes she says she broke while changing the lights. a couple holes in the b...