Phillip Dwyer
Water Leak Detection Devices
After 2 weeks of dealing with several different forms of water damage (leaking water heaters, refrigerator lines cracking, toilet tank seal cracking, etc), I'm going on the offensive. I started researching leak detec...
Jeff Duford
Changing Filters....Who Pays?
I rent out a couple of SFR's where tenants are largely responsible for the property....yard maintenance, snow removal, utilities (gas, electric, water, tv, etc). one awkward scenario I've recently run into though...w...
Luke Moczydlowski
Most Reliable Hot Water Boiler
I purchased a 12-unit building and I need to replace the boiler. One contractor recommended a 410,000 BTU Burnham boiler. He claims that's the best value for the money and it will last for a long time if properly ma...
Johann Jells
Appliances: when to repair and when to pitch?
So I just lost a round in this game with a 7 year old fridge that was failing to cool but was clearly not the compressor. Failed $200 repair vs $700 to replace. I thought I knew what I was doing, that compressor prob...
Tracy Newhouse
Home warranty companies
Looking for recommendations for reliable, reputable home warranty company. We have used two different ones and both have horrendous customer service, less than qualified contractors and inflated costs. Currently own...
Pat Jackson
bulk appliance order
I need to order 24 refrigerators and 24 ranges, delivered the last week in April 2023, to the town of Maryville Missouri. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to get a bulk discount on appliances? I've heard ...
Allen Wu
Would you buy a new AC unit or pay $500 annually?
Hi All - I have a rental property closed back in 2015. The AC unit was installed in the late 1980s. The Unit now requires annual maintenance (Freon refill and tune up). The cost has been going up everything year. Rece...
Katrina P.
Tenant says fridge is working, but makes a loud sound. Help!
Hi there, fellow REIs!
I have a tenant who is complaining about her refrigerator. She says the unit is cooling properly, buy makes a LOUD, short, humming/buzzing sound every time it comes back on to cool. Of ...
Aaron P.
Repair or Replace HVAC in Rental Property?
Hey BP. Long time reader, first time poster. Looking for some input on whether I should repair or replace my HVAC system in my rental property.Background: The property is a 1500 sq ft house in Arizona. Current HVAC ...
Zak House
Home Warranty in STR
To protect my investment I always get a Home Warranty for rentals. However, with my 1 short term rental I am struggling to remain confident that this is the right strategy as when something does happen it seems I los...