Aaron Wyssmann
Pool Party Anyone? In the basement...
While inspecting a house today I found this The tenant I was speaking with of course said that it was his roommates and not his. He said, "he's had a couple party with some girls over." I bet he has.Needless to say ...
Andreea Chidu
Must haves (and must nots) in a rental renovation?
I am about to purchase my first single-family rental property, and it will need some work to be rent-ready. I am planning the reno now to be ready for when it's time to get to work, and I keep flip flopping on what to...
Teresa Johnson
Do you give gifts to your tenants?
Hi y'all,I'm a new landlord in Austin, TX. I am prepping for the holidays and was wondering if y'all give presents or gift cards to your tenants for holidays (and other events), and whether you use a service to manag...
Jimmy Jamz
renovating after a smoker
Hello All (Hopefully this is the right forum for this discussion!)I recently bought a condo that was owner-occupied for 30 years - and the owner was a big time smoker. The ceilings and walls are disgusting! The smel...
Nicole Rhim
Any advice to update this bathroom
Hi All,Newbie here. I'm excited to finally get my first property but overwhelmed. Any advice on how to give this bathroom some updates while not overspending? (I want it to be tenant-sturdy). I think I will replace th...
Eron A.
Will a concrete patio area above basement walls stop water?
So, I have a basement that has cracked walls, and there is humidity in the basement.I got quotes from a few different companies. Quotes were in the area of $10-25K to waterproof the basement.But I noticed something a ...
Ian Kibbe
Finishing Basement - Considerations - Addtl unit or Duplex?
Hello all, Longtime reader, first-time poster.We have a classic Chicago 2-flat in Bucktown. We live on the first floor and rent the 2nd.
Both units are 2bd, 1bath, ~1100 sq. ft. R4 zoningBasement is about ~1050 sq. ...
Brad Spuhler
HVAC costs -- duplex renovation -- starting to get nervous
Hi BP team,
I'm currently going through my first full renovation (duplex) and my costs continue to increase with unplanned expenses (architect drawings etc). My end goal for the property is to use it as a vacation...
Denise Mayo-Walley
HELP! Water leak under floor - move tenant to hotel?
Hello BP community! One of my rentals in Houston, TX developed a water leak over the weekend. My handyman initially thought it was from the washing machine but it turns out that it is coming from under the floor. I'...
Kasay Mardis
Tenant wants me to waterproof a basement in PA that doesn't flood
Good Afternoon, I have a quick question about the law requirements or type of responsibility we have as a landlord. A tenant of ours wanted their stairs replaced, because the riser had fallen off. Even though it...