Derek Okahashi
HAWAII - "MOLD MINE"
More content and info to come. Please reach out with any questions.
Wesley W.
Temporary pools in rentals
Hey folks,I'd like to get input on those investors with rentals in regards to their tenants having those temporary (usually inflatable) pools in their yards. You know the ones they sell at the box stores?I never gave...
Kal A.
First duplex purchase - edge of being a deal and termites?
Hi BP community,If you could take some time, I'd appreciate your feedback on an analysis of my first deal. I'm investing in Iowa and i'm targeting a 10% CoC return with at least $100/unit cashflow. The property: It's ...
Bobby Balow
Help! Tenant destroyed property and need to prioritize repairs
The situation:We very recently purchased a property based on a home inspection that was currently occupied by a tenant. Turns out there was a LOT of hidden damage. From what I understand, there is little we can do bec...
Liliana Allison
Preparing to close on apartment complex
Hi BP,I am getting ready to close on my first 8 unit apt complex. I would love any and all advice as to what to do now in order to make this a seamless transition. For example, I've read many say they send a letter wi...
Joseph F.
Paint? Light Bulbs? Batteries?
My rentals are in NY state. I recently had a tenant move out after 18 months. The place was left in fair condition. I still spent several hours putting in light bulbs, batteries in the smoke alarms and CO detect...
Wesley C.
crawl space fungus
I've read other threads on BP about mold, but as you know different regions of the country tend to experience mold in different forms and fashions. Here in the south, we have lots of crawl spaces that are very hum...
Loc R.
Need some thoughts on being diplomatic
I'm in final negotiations on a 4-plex that needs to be completely renovated.
3 units are vacant; the 4th one has a bedridden (as in 600 lbs) tenant.
There is no relationship between the seller and the tenant, but he...
Ashley Roush
Tenant complaining about dog barking
A tenant that has lived in one of my units for a year now and works from home (and has just renewed their lease for another year) is complaining about a dog barking, who is owned by a tenant that just moved in two day...
Jasmin Mcduffie
3 Days to Closing - Seller backs out of repairs
BP,
We are three business days away from our closing date and the seller (4:00pm on a Friday) calls my agent and asks for us to provide a price in lieu of making repairs as originally promised.
As an investment prop...