I recently had a mold investigator take air samples from some bedrooms a tenant was complaining about.  The results showed that there was an elevated presence of allergenic molds. No black molds.  The levels that were...

HelloI'm trying to purchase my first rehabbed rental property through Rent to retirement/RTR.The inspection report came back and there are many issues. One is required safety issue, A GFCI outlet would not trip when t...

Hello,I'm in a forward stage of closing on a 12 unit in Ohio. The building has a nat gas 100 gallon 199,000 BTU water heater in place. It's from 2013, installed by current owner, and is in very good working condition....

Hi,So currently a cable company operative stopped by my friend's house to route the network cable for the Internet modem into the master bedroom. As it turns out, they are claiming they can't run it through the attic ...

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Hello everyone, I am a newbie in investing real estate. I have been reading a lot on BP.  Appreciation to BP team and so many contributors. My husband and I just submitted an offer to buy a townhouse. After inspection...

Hello all!So, I've been in this landlord game quite some time now, and my second largest business expense is mildew abatement.Let me explain.Most of my properties are in Monterey County, where we get a lot of humidity...

Hi,My tenant just informed my yesterday there is mold growing on the bathroom wall next to the bathtub.  From the picture that she sent to me, it seems like the mold has been there for a while.  I contacted ServPro, a...

I have a tenant moving out of an upper unit and a new one moving in shortly. The unit is a classic "attic apartment" and has sloped ceilings. Currently, it has a gas stove which was there when I bought the house. Pers...

I know this site mainly focuses on how to buy investment properties, but I thought I would touch on a subject that may help someone down the road avoid a potentially expensive pitfall through the proper insurance cove...