Garen T.
Recurring electrical issue: Compensate the tenant?
Hi2 months ago my tenant let me know that the Master Bed and Master Bath circuit kept blowing. She would have to reset it, and then it would only stay on for a day or two. I had my service go look at it and they found...
Albert Johnson
Tenant broke hanging light pendant before move out
One of my tenants is moving out. The tenant stated they broke one of the hanging glass light pendants. It's a total of three.
The tenant is stating they can't find the exact same one and can replace all 3 for $40....
Shawn Westbrook
Beginner Handyman tools
So, as a budding house hacker I wanted to ask my friends on BP:What tools come in most handy to a novice landlord? What should I add to my list?HammerTape measurePower drillHacksawSanderScrew driversAllen wrenchesChan...
Dominic Locicero
Flipping a house with existing solar panels.
I am currently looking at a property that has solar panels on the roof. When purchasing a house with solar panels do I own the panels. Do I have to find out who the previous home owner was leasing the panels off of? W...
Stephen E.
Furnace Tune Ups
I now have a number of units with gas fired furnaces. (My others are electrically heated, which was quite common here until recently.) I have been wondering whether I should spring for furnace tune ups once in a while...
Cameron Riley
How clean is clean?
When a tenant leavesDo you hire cleaning service? Do you even clean the floors and windows?
Nicolas Beck
Who is responsible on this one? Tenant or Landlord?
Hi Guys,I got a funny one: My tenant called me yesterday to let me know that there was no more power in one of her bedrooms. I asked a few questions before deciding to send my handy man.....Well it turns out that all ...
Kevin McGovern
Losing thousands - cancellations left and right due to Austin Energy
Unbelievable. And to think I just submitted/paid my Q4 quarterly STR taxes to the city and this is what I get in return? What options do I have here in terms of compensation? Sure, things happen and I can live with...
Yeng Hawj
Buyer Sabotage Property While In Escrow
Hi BP Friends,I'd like to get some help with my situation. I'm selling my home and currently have buyer in escrow. Inspections were done and he requested to have some repairs done which I was fine with it. The repa...
Amaf J.
Cash to refinance - confused
Hello everyone,I have a quick question based on a scenario that I'm going through right now and I was looking for some help.I'm working with a local investor in the area that purchases homes for other investors. He fo...