Heather Kucich
Charging tenants to move to another apartment
Hi,I have a multi unit. Frequently I have tenants request to move into a newly opened apartment. Sometimes it's because the vacant apartment may have a balcony or be a newer updated unit. I am never really sure how I ...
Nathan Gesner
How to deal with smoke-stained walls/ceiling
I just bought an apartment complex. One of the units was occupied for nearly 30 years by a chain smoker. He had a stroke one week after I bought the place and his family is cleaning out the apartment. SIDE NOTE: This ...
Charles Moore
Househack - everyday details and rules for housemates?
Hi, all.I'm in a position where I will soon be living alone in my 4BD, 3BA 2500 sq. ft house in Seattle's north end -Lake Forest Park - which is one of the more sought after and expensive areas around Seattle. I've de...
Dana Powell
$40,000 or $7,000 to paint 1368 sq foot rental?
Extensive drywall repair needed in over 1/3 of this 4BR/2BA in Washington,DC. Price includes partial cleaning and then painting of 8 radiators. Contractor's painters are employees with 10-20 yrs tenure with company. ...
Larry Flanagan
Would you VRBO your primary residence?
I'm going overseas for a month this summer and wonder if I should rent out my house during that time. Would it be weird staying at a stranger's house with all their personal effects? I'm not that concerned about peo...
Nora Hamilton-cabaong
Mobile Home Owners/ Roof Repair
Hi,Need to repair a foam roof on a mobile and need to make a decision whether to use coating without foaming or use of foam and coating. The existing roof is worn out but spending $4000 hurts. Any suggestions?
Ken C.
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David Krulac
What things have you found in foreclosed/abandoned houses?
In the thread about the TV show Property Wars, it was brought up about things found in and on foreclosed property.
1. In a recent one there was the last occupant's ashes. I called the relative to come get the ashes...
Dennis Tierney
What would you do with a hoarder?
We have a 26 unit apartment under contract for a syndicated purchase to be closed in mid Nov. One of the long trem tenants (20yrs) is a hoarder. I've been in the apartment and it is full of the usual stuff you see on ...
Chris McKenzie
Evicts tenant: Move items to storage or leave in house?
I have a tenant eviction tomorrow in NJ. Does anyone have a thought on either moving their stuff to storage versus leaving in the house for them to remove? My understanding is they have 30 days to remove before it’s c...