Elizabeth Desmond
How are these types of things deducted from deposit?
We received a list of what I would call grievances from our previous landlords. It was not an itemized list of deductions. As a military family, we’ve rented for a good chunk of the past 23 years, but I’ve never encou...
William Avery
What are your methods to remove pet odors?
I have a property where one bedroom was used as a 'kennel' or pet 'outhouse'. I am having trouble getting rid of the smells.Concrete floor. Carpet is gone. Tack strip is gone. All solid matter has been removed. Bleach...
Emily Beatty
Basement flooding - 3 contractor opinions
Bought a property in June 2020 in Atlanta, GA - placed tenants in August. The basement didn't have any water issues all summer while vacant. In mid Sept when the hurricane rains came the basement has had water leakage...
Jonathan Z.
New Construction Choices: Rental Vs Flip
My partner and I have recently decided to hold a new build that we were originally planning on flipping. Our plan is to refinance the property and leverage the equity (and also take out an equity line incase we may n...
Patrick M.
Would You Make A Repair In This Situation?
Greetings BP community- thanks for everyone's contributions. I've learned so much here, I've just closed my *SECOND* deal and am preparing to rent it out!Here's my question. I have a handyman making several minor impr...
Jahbari McLennan
Suggestion on avoiding future sewage replacement?
Jut talked with my Plumber and let me know we will have to replace the sewage. He believe it was pre condition but hard to tell. Anyone had a similar fix? Curious to know how to avoid In the future
Qina Cai
How to ensure pet does not damage the house?
70% of the tenant applications I got are with little pets. Agent advised me to charge a $800 deposit per pet. I worry if the pet damages the floor and wall, $800 may not be enough to cover. Is there any rule I can int...
Georgee Gilbert
How do you charge renters with pets?
How do you charge renters with pets? Do you charge per pet and if so how much? Do you charge a different fee for cats vs dogs? What if they have a dog and a cat, then how do you charge? Do you charge a one time fee o...
Phillip Lee
Turn my duplex into a vacation rental?
Good morning everyone,
I have listened to the podcasts on the vacation homes and read a few posts from members doing vacation rentals.
I currently have a duplex in Pensacola, FL in the heart of the city about 25 m...
Anthony Greco
Pros/Cons of property with a Septic Tank
Hi all, I am looking for my first house hacking property and I believe I found one a duplex that will work. The property has a septic tank and I was hoping to get some information on the pros/cons of it. I do not kno...