Hi all, I haven't had time to post here on BP lately because I've been kind of preoccupied with being pregnant (2 more months to go!), but we're having a potentially major issue with one of our properties and thought ...

The tank is attached to the toilet with 2 bolts. Bolts have rubber washers on top. One of the washer leaks water. do you know of any epoxy that would work under water. I plan to just cover the bolt with the sealant/ep...

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I have been pre-approved for a VA loan which means I don't have to put any money down. What's the catch? I already own a home that I refinanced through the Interest Rate Reduction Re...

Would you keep a "Pet Fee" out of the security deposit?  In this instance I am holding 1.5 months deposit ($1,725).  Otherwise the tenants were perfectly pleasant.  So what do you think is fair in this instance? We're...

Hello all, I am fairly new to investing in residential real estate. I remember hearing alot of bad things about black mold (and other types of mold) a few years back. This includes properties being uninhabitable due...

Hi , Hope that everyone is doing well and staying healthy.
For those of you that own rental properties, How often you do a property inspection and how or who do it?Do you hire a Professional Home Inspector or do it y...

Old 150 year old duplex in Connecticut, bought a LG washer/dryer combo unit for the 2nd floor bathroom, I know, sounds like a bad idea. Had water hookups but no exhaust so wanted to include this washer/dryer for the r...

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Does anyone put in their leases that the tenant is responsible for clogged drain lines? If the lines are clear when they move in I feel it would save a lot of headaches with them calling me. I would have...

I have a tenant who is moving out this Friday and It has came to my attention that the tenant has had a dog in my property when the lease specifically states that I do not allow pets because Im am allergic to dogs and...

Changing out a light in my duplex and...does anyone know when this became illegal? I know my place was built circa 1923-1927 and remodeled in 1945. I don't think this cheap aluminum and plastic fixture is seventy-plus...