Denise Evans
Smoke Detectors in Rental Properties
An Alabama client of mine had this experience, but I think it is relevant nationwide. He had smoke detectors in all rental houses. It was the tenant's responsibility to test the batteries periodically and replace them...
Nico Howard
Electricians & Code Violations
Hey All, Hope you're all doing well. In a few words, here's my story. I recently purchased a three-flat on the near west side of Chicago. Our inspection uncovered that the smoke detectors were battery powered. After t...
Mike Desmarais
BRRR Troubles with LLC
Hey Everyone!!My business partners and I are in the beginning stages of getting our rental portfolio going and about to close on our first SFH. We’re paying cash for the first house and it will be in the LLC. The issu...
Michael Pullins
Compton, Ca still worth the investment!
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Compton/1007-S-Washington-Ave-90221/home/7621867
Michael Chilcott
Office Space Rental used as Apartment
Hello BP,I am under escrow to purchase a small multi-unit building that is zoned mixed-use commercial residential. Consists of two apartments and a 500 sq foot office area with two separate offices and a small kitchen...
Walter Chou
Dealing with a 'Slick' tenant smoking in the house
Hey all,How do you deal with tenants that obviously are breaking the contract but you can't prove it? i.e. I smell weed in my house with 2 roommates, I know who it is. The contract states no smoking on premise.Full...
Naz Hossain
Home Security System - Bill wifi into rent or let tenant handle?
Hey BP! So i am in a situation where i would like to have security system in my house. 90% of the systems require wifi to work properly but Simplisafe works on cellular, but at times it is finicky. I transfer the owne...
Account Closed
Will making a home "healthier/safer" be a good value-maker?
I bought a single family home in Northern Colorado in August '17. Two possible scenarios: renting out the basement, or renting out the entire home in the next few months. Will probably sell in a few years.Besides fi...
Nathan Gesner
Squatters cause $40,000 in damages
https://www.foxnews.com/media/...The squatter protections are out of control, and squatters know it. This particular case happens to be in Florida.NOTE: do not be like this Landlord and confront the squatters unless y...
Surgess Santacruz
Low Voltage Wiring and Automation
I'm trying to find a target client after opening a home integration and audio video company.I've been looking at a couple of flips in the area and noticed that no one is really wiring for security cameras, access cont...