Laura Kusto
Property Management expectations for Turnkey
Back in July a leaking HVAC unit in the attic caused substantial damage to my rental home. It resulted in replacement of flooring, ceiling tiles and repainting certain areas. Total damages were over $1000 (on a monthl...
Chris Trupiano
College town investors - how do you cover excessive damages?
Hello BP,
I'm soon to close on a single family house thanks to my mentor. For my next step I've been thinking about house hacking a 4-plex during college, which I'll be entering this fall. My main concern is excessiv...
Jimmy S.
Tenants friend smashed windows and broke stuff.
This happened Sunday night and I was NOT notified by my tenant until yesterday night in a email, 2 days later. She never called me, just glad I read my email. Who should pay for this damage, she does not have renters ...
Rocky Lalvani
What’s fair for repairs on move out?
I have read some different responses on what to charge for when tenants leave.I have 2 tenants leaving this month. For the one they were there a year and had some minor paint damage / holes. Cost of repair is $150. I...
Story Moller
Termites: Deal-killer or not?
Hey guys, This is my first post on BP. I am a new investor in Mississippi and am in the process of the closing my second deal. During the inspection period we discovered termite damage in two of the rooms. My contrac...
Kevin Romines
Has anybody wholesaled a fire burned or water damaged house?
I have flipped in the past via purchase on contract and flip via lease option or contract. I happened to drive by a home the other day that recently had a fire. I inquired about the house with a fireman that worked th...
Steve Lee
Leak on the Ceiling from Rental Property Best decision?
Hey BP,Have a property in Texas. More of a accidental land-lord due to a out of town job move. I had just brought the property earlier in the year so I could not sell it before I moved.It has been 2 months but with th...
Irene G.
Fire Damaged Building
Has anyone ever restored a fire damaged building? Seems like a total teardown but just curious about experiences others have had. Also, interested in finding out about special government grants for projects like ...
Chinmay N.
Termite Treatment Options/Costs in Columbus OH
Hi folks. I am buying a duplex in Columbus OH which needs some work. The property inspection found some potential termite damage in the basement. I am curious what a termite inspection and treatment costs in Columbus ...
Wesley Myers
Damage/security deposits for STR’s?
Reading another post about people stealing items in STR’s got me thinking about damage or security deposits. Do you use one? If so, does it work? If not, why? How much do you typically “hold”? How do you handle stolen...