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Justin Elkins apartment complex in a downward spiral with crime
14 December 2016 | 6 replies

I own an 18 unit C class apartment in Killeen, Tx.  When I purchased the complex from a mom and pop owner operator it had good occupancy and many long term tenants.  I carefully selected a PM company that is off site ...

Patrick Philip What is the best way to do security system for rehabs?
18 February 2020 | 15 replies

I am just getting in to rehabs. I want all of my rehab properties to be under security camera surveillance, both inside and out, during the rehab and while it's vacant.I know where to buy cameras, but I need some spec...

Wesley W. To catch a pot smoker
9 November 2019 | 39 replies

Hi all,
Okay - here's the situation: shared entrance hallway between two units, and one of the occupants is using the hallway to smoke pot.  I know this because I have been in the hallway a few times in recent weeks ...

Paul Smith Lowering Utility Costs
25 November 2020 | 15 replies

I'm in escrow to purchase a 6 unit apartment building in Ohio and I noticed the sewer and water costs were 73% of the total monthly expenses. Is there a way to lower those utility bills? Perhaps I could pay to have a ...

Vishakha Penney Tree on our property fell in neighbor's yard, who's responsible?
17 July 2018 | 12 replies

One of our rental properties had a pine tree right on the edge of the property that fell recently into the neighbors yard. The neighbor called me to discuss taking care of it, but does "not want to involve her insuran...

Account Closed What building codes have you been burned by?
6 February 2019 | 29 replies

I've heard stories about people blowing out their budgets because of codes related to things like window size/height in bedrooms, electrical and plumbing stuff, even things like having to expand the waste lines when a...

PJ Singh Mold issue in bathroom shower
31 May 2018 | 10 replies

Hi Y'all. Please provide guidance!Background: I have a SFH rental in Houston suburbs (cypress area) which I have rented to same tenant for past 5 years. Tenant don't want to renew lease until potential mold problem is...

Josh Layhue Commercial unit and potential apartment; rehab both?
1 April 2008 | 5 replies

Alright... here's the deal. Keep in mind that I'm a total newbie and this is my first deal so I'm open to any and all suggestions.

I bought a place for $65,000 in foreclosure. There is 2000 sq. feet of commercial s...

Gary Dezoysa Putting security bars/doors on a rental in a rougher area?
24 March 2016 | 11 replies

For those of you who landlord in borderline areas or worse, what's your rule of thumb on when to put security metal over your windows and doors? Is it a case of "do it if everyone else does it"? If I wanted to be extr...

Sara Bolliger Major water damage on out of town rental
12 April 2015 | 11 replies

I was notified by my property manager that after my tenants moved out (February in Indianapolis), the utility company failed to put the utilities in my property manager's name and instead shut them off.   I don't know...