Jennifer Freeland
Scope of Work (SOW), Contractors, and Pricing Recommendations For Your Rehab Projects
Hi all,This questions is based off of something I just experienced just now, so I thought I would come to the Bigger Pockets forum and ask the community their thoughts. I recently asked a contractor that I typically ...
Joy G.
Who moves furniture for repairs?
We are installing two new windows and a new laundry room door tomorrow. I told my tenant to make sure the area is cleared for them to do their work and that all fragile items have been moved. When doing repairs in a r...
Gwen Fyfe
What would you do in this awkward landlording situation?
I rented out one of my properties a couple months ago. I vaguely remember that I thought there was central air in this one because I had glanced at the thermostat and it had a "cool" option (yeah, they all start to bl...
John Underwood
Energy saving for cabin in Pigeon Forge.
Have you installed any energy savings devices in your STR properties?We have a 4400 sq ft 6 bedroom cabin that just had an $800 electric bill.We have 2 HVAC systems and an inline dehumidifier. These run alot in the su...
Mitchell Litam
Cash out Refi to use for house?
Hey guys!My house is 100+ years old and I think the windows are original with the weights and the little cords on the outside. I replaced a couple windows myself because the quotes I got from companies were through th...
Brian Cooke
Recommendation for curb appeal
Looking for recommendations on what I can do to improve the curb appeal of this house. One thing I already know I'll do is trim the tree back.
John Kubilis
Legal Bedroom Definition - Worcester, MA
Hello Folks, I was wondering if anyone knows where to find the definition of a legal bedroom in Worcester, MA?I've been searching with no real luck.I have a half duplex townhouse style unit. Its 2 bed / 1.5 bath on th...
Mike Gordon
Curtains or Blinds in a new rental?
Do you put curtain rods or blinds in a new rental? I have another LTR coming on line soon and I think I’m going to install curtain rods and let the tenant buy or choose curtains.I have blinds in other rentals and they...
Val J.
Itemizing Contractor Cost
I'm thinking of having windows installed in a rental property. The contractor has quoted me a price of $5500. He's asking me to pay 50% up front and the balance when the job is finished. He told me he wants the 50% up...
Elisa De los Reyes
Replace whole sliding door or super glue vinyl frame?
My tenants broke the vinyl frame of the sliding glass window. I have two options replace window for $2K or superglue temporally until it breaks again. I am not sure what to charge the tenants. The window is $1200 and ...