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Results (193)
Rob Wilcox Tenant Move-Out Questions
3 September 2018 | 13 replies

Hello BP!

Looking for guidance from the more experienced property managers and investors!

We are moving out our first tenant (who, BTW was truly fantastic).

We were in the property over the weekend and the house, ...

Jon T. Question about Knob & Tube
12 May 2013 | 16 replies

Hi everyone,
First time posting here but been a lurker for a while. I am looking at purchasing a small apartment building that has knob and tube wiring and needs some rehab - are there any issues with just leaving thi...

Scott J. Inspection: What do you look for to avoid MAJOR losses?
30 November 2011 | 12 replies

I'm going to a triplex open house this weekend that I am very interested in. It is also my first short sale. This property is 80 years old, so I want to be especially diligent.

When you are checking out a property, w...

Ken A. Help! Drainfield Failing - Any ideas? Thanks
29 April 2019 | 15 replies

We have a drain field on 60 year old home that is "failing".  Everyone's solution is "get a new one" - wow..genius.  Anyway, any other ideas?  House for 60 years didn't have a drain field problem.  In advance, ANY ide...

Nathan Bahr Diy Pex Installation in Small Single Family House
1 January 2019 | 14 replies

Hi allI've very recently purchased my first rental property.  It is a small 5 bedroom single family house located in Minnesota.  The house was actually built in 1870, but is in very good condition.  One thing I'm worr...

Mark Forest Circuit breakers vs fuses
28 January 2019 | 18 replies

I have acquired a house with screw in fuses.  There is a large difference in premiums with the insurance company if I convert to circuit breakers.  From reading on the internet fuses seem perfectly safe.  What am I mi...

Scott J. Water Heaters
26 September 2011 | 16 replies

I took a plumbing class recently to be a more informed landlord. The teacher said that water heaters should be replaced at the end of their warranty (often 10 years) and not to wait until there is a problem to replace...

Edita D. eathquake insurance: expensive but necessary?
19 February 2024 | 14 replies

Question to all investors that have properties in earthquake-prone zones of US: it's REALLY expensive to get your property covered under earthquake insurance... But I am assuming its a necessity. Am I right?

Agustin Conti Old Cast Iron Pipes Broken
24 February 2023 | 27 replies

Hi Everyone,
I am not sure if this would be the right Forum for my issue. I have tenants in a single family home in Hollywood, FL. and there are 2 damaged pipes. The house is from 1969 and the pipes are very old. I ...

Brandon S. Pangman Granite, Quartz, or just plain stupid?!?!
5 January 2023 | 44 replies

So I am going to be doing a major renovation on a unit. Current rent is $1150 but I believe I can get $1500/1600 if I ball out on the renovation. My question is what type of hard surface countertop would you use? Gran...