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David Siegel Airbnb - Selling & Giving Away Food
21 April 2022 | 4 replies

I am Airbnb'ing out a full studio ADU with brand new kitchen and appliances. So the guest has their own full, nice kitchen. Would it be kosher to buy boxes of frozen costco pizza and leave them in the freezer. Put my ...

Rich Kniss How to get rid of cigarette smoke in SFR?
5 March 2021 | 5 replies

An investor friend of mine is purchasing a SFR. The tenants had done a lot of smoking to the point of staining the walls. Will replacing carpet & pad, and all new paint take care of it, or are other measures in or...

Sarah Buchanan Charge tenant to replace carpet/what qualifies as "normal wear"?
11 March 2019 | 6 replies

How does one determine what qualifies as "normal wear and tear" with regard to carpet?  I had a tenant just move out after a 12 month lease and, while the carpets (in bedrooms) were not brand new and had a couple of s...

Ann B. tenant request for new paint
3 February 2021 | 3 replies

We have a tenant who has been in possession since at least 2006. He is insisting on new paint in his two-bedroom apartment. However 1) He says he has allergies/sensitives to standard paint so he has requested a specia...

Jerry Limber Something wrong with the Air
1 April 2016 | 6 replies

All,I am in the middle of rehabbing my first investment property and think my house is experiencing some kind of air quality problem and I'm not sure how to proceed.  My partner stayed in the house for a few days and ...

Marc Estepa Hawaii Landlord using $4000 deposit to fund carpet remodel
2 November 2020 | 76 replies

Aloha.  I have a situation in Hawaii I am looking for guidance with.  My family had rented a 3000 square foot home from 2016-2020 with two large mastiffs. Bottom line up front:  The owner is hinting at replacing his e...

Jay Stewart Carpet vs. Vinyl Planking Flooring in Buy & Hold Duplex??
25 July 2019 | 10 replies

I have a suburban Cincinnati duplex that is turning over a tenant next month.  I'd appreciate any feedback on whether carpet or some type of LVT plank flooring option is the way to go for the main portion of the unit ...

Lisa Beene Real estate agent and investing?
11 January 2017 | 6 replies

So my partner and I are stating a real estate investing company. We need to find the answer to this million dollar question. CAN AN AGENT BUY PROPERTY UNDER A BUSINESS NAME THE SAME AS AN INVESTOR CAN? we are thinking...

Alan Asriants Amenities that can boost your rental income👇
9 May 2023 | 1 reply

💭As a landlord, providing the best amenities can increase your rental income and make your property stand out in the market.
💡Here are some amenities that tenants love and are willing to pay extra for:
1️⃣ Central a...

Troy Fisher Rent too high? This Bothell landlord gives a $200 discount
19 October 2015 | 6 replies

Vegetarian DiscountI'm kind of surprised that it Was a Bothell Landlord, and not someone in Downtown Seattle, or heaven forbid, Olympia!  I wonder if his CPA told him he could write off the $2,400 as something too?  W...