Peter Bras
Inventory Management System
Is anyone using a good inventory management system to track supplies in your STR? Admittedly I am a tracker and love to analyze mundane things like burn down rates to predict when I need to bring more supplies to the...
Shea Stringert
Replacing Carpets: Hardwood, laminent, something else?
I read in thread that someone was able to replace one room with tile for a cheaper cost than carpet due to all costs associated including labor.
My question is to the rehabbers and flippers on what they find to be th...
Karen Johnson
Tenant Moving Out Early and Requesting Pro-Rated Rent
Hello,After several months of telling me they were likely to move in a month (they went from a 1 year lease to month-to-month as they were trying to purchase a home), my tenants are moving. I found out because I conta...
Greg P.
Double Hung vs Single Hung Windows? Any suggestions?
Hello, I am wondering why some go for the double hung vs the single hung when the single hung looks almost the same and is significantly less? As a homeowner looking to buy I wouldn't think they would notice a differ...
Tanyal Bricthorn
Routine maintenance at turnover
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone keeps a list of things that often need attention at turnover. Or things that should just be done because it's easier during the vacancy. I'm thinking of things like snaking drains, re...
Raygen Randall
Common Area Scent
I have a lot of apartments that get some weird smells in the hallways. Any cost efficient and effective solutions to maintain a good smell common area?
Brandon Jenkins
Any Recommendations on a Tenant Proof Stove??
BP Family,Question: Which type of stove should I buy for a rental unit (SFR)? I'm hoping to minimize cost, but I want something that's tenant proof.Details: After a couple months of weak leads and sketchy applicants,...
Chris Mills
Paying Cleaners After Extra Dirty Guests
Hi all,I have 3 small cleaning companies that I use regularly spread across over a dozen STR homes. Each has put in bids for what they will charge for each property after a guest stay. One has sent higher invoices tha...
Kyle Wenger
flooring product in rentals
What product are you using for flooring in your rental apartment units? Obviously not looking for top of line, but quality at an affordable price where I don't have to update every time a tenant moves out.
Justin McGinley
Creating standards. Blinds / no blinds? What color paint, etc
Do you have standard things you do when getting a newly acquired place ready to rent out? Are there standard things you do every time (deep cleaning, fresh paint, etc).