Dawn Samuel
early temination
Renter moved in in February and there was a pipe to burst. Took a week to repair and I rebated the rent. A week later a sewage back up. This also took week to resolve. Renter wants deposit back and to move because...
Alex Harris
Starting to invest in Real Estate out of college
As a college student graduating in a year with an engineering degree, I would rather start an empire in real estate rental properties. How could I make this a reality?
Jim Goebel
what are best lessons to get kids introduced to?
We have some rentals and have gotten some good experience along the way. Our first son is 1 year old and he's a riot. Literally. He riots and throws stuff. We put on the riot gear and sometimes tear gas depending ...
Justin Case
Burst Pipe - Tenant used when freezing outside
My best tenant used the outside hose to clean out the garbage can when it was freezing outside at 30degrees out.
This caused the outside spigot pipe to burst that leads in the basement. (thanks for easier access)
I ...
Sam Leon
Flushable wipes - do you allow/encourage/discourage that?
As I walk my properties I am noticing an increasing usage of flushable wipes. Using sitting on top of the toilet tank.Are you noticing the same?As a landlord, is this a concern to you?I am sending this article from N...
Jay Truong
What Is the Best Material for Sewer Pipe for Rental Homes?
Hi,I am buying a triplex in Tempe, AZ and I am thinking of replacing the entire sewer pipe as the triplex is about 50 year old. However, I am not sure what the material (PVC, cast iron, etc.) to use as tenants might a...
Paul DeSilva
Pet Policies to Ruff?
Hey BP fam,
Firstly, let me say that I am an animal lover who has grown up with and still has pets, heck my wife is in the process of opening up a non profit animal rescue. That being said I have seen the havoc that ...
Rachel Kenyon
Duplex plugged septic drain - who's responsible?
We had a plugged septic drain in a brand new duplex (less than a year old), the plug ended up being a bunch of, what appears to be white shop towels, rags or baby wipes? The plug was in super far so simply flushing t...
Joseph Miller-Hall
Grievances of doors 3, 4, and 5.
It has been three years since my last real estate purchase. In those years: my family grew by 2, we bought our personal residence to fit our family of 5, and paid in full for our wedding/ honeymoon. With the investing...
Mark S.
Tenant Responsible for Sewer Pipe?
I have a family member that asked me about an issue he's having with his current landlord. I told him I'd ask the community to see what everyone thinks.
He and his family are currently renting in Colorado. They'v...