Jeff Lee
DIY Drywall Texture Question
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OIBgwOJAkB4aiK2o...The link goes to a handful of photos of my bathroom. My goal is to use apply texture using joint compound, then use a paint+primer to finish.The question is, what d...
Liliana Allison
Preparing to close on apartment complex
Hi BP,I am getting ready to close on my first 8 unit apt complex. I would love any and all advice as to what to do now in order to make this a seamless transition. For example, I've read many say they send a letter wi...
Meghan McCallum
What is your best advice for turning a building "green"
Hello everyone!I am closing on a 20 unit building and my goal is to make it as "green" as possible. It currently has 7 vacant units, it is a 1928 brick building with a flat roof. So, I am looking for any and all of th...
Jack B.
Applicant wants to grow grow medical cannabis, has medical card
It's technically legal in WA to grow it with a medical card which he says he has and would gladly show me. I don't know what the effect on insurance would be or if they can prohibit it. He is offering to pay higher de...
Philip Hy
Would YOU Renovate?
Hi all, this is my first posting in Deal Analysis....please be gentle. I would love your opinion on 1.) would you renovate? 2.) What would you renovate? 3.) guesstimate on renovation costLocation: Far north Fort Worth...
Sharlene Mulchandani
International Students As Tenants
I'm curious to know how landlords in college towns deal with international students looking to rent their properties. What does the screening process look like? Are there any specific documents you ask them for?
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Sylvia B.
Periodic inspections for SFR
I want to keep a close eye on my properties, but at the same time, I don't want to annoy my tenants. I'd like to develop a standard checklist that I use quarterly or biannually at each property, but I'm not quite sure...
Glenn Espinosa
First Energy Efficient Rehab Reveal - Before/During/After
We just finished up one of our rehabs and as some of you may know, our company just recently adopted the green/energy efficient strategy. We've been rehabbing homes since 2011 but jumped onto the green scene when we r...
Pal Sa
How long to find a tenant
We are generally having a tough time finding tenants. We have listed our property a month ago. Every week, we do 5 to 10 showings. They seem excited at the showing and ask us to send an application and it does not go ...
David Krulac
New Hot Water Heater Regulations April 16, 2015
New Water Heater GuidelinesNational Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) - On April 16th, 2015 the NAECA will require all manufacturers to make new water heaters to comply with the new standards. The change ...