Conrad Legé
Furnace in the bedroom -- big problem or no problem?
Hello BP, I am looking for some insight here. I have a small multi unit that I will be closing on in about two weeks. In one of the units I a plan on renting to tenants, there happens to be a forced-air furnace that i...
Peymon Hashimoto
Preventative Maintenance for Landlords
If you own a rental property with the intention of collecting passive income indefinitely (of course who knows what the future holds) you should send your tenant:
New air filter (if you have a HVAC) every X monthsGet...
Elijah White
Frozen pipes at rental
My tenant called me this morning to tell me that the hot water is not coming out of the faucet and he thinks that the line might be frozen. He left the cold water dripping overnight so that is still working but he did...
Scott J.
How to Address "Mold" Comment from Tenant
I was at my single family rental last week to sign the tenant's second one-year lease. They've been great--no issues at all. While I was there I asked, "How's everything with the place? Everything working as it should...
Tommy Hopkins
Cellulose Wall Insulation in Houston flooded home
Looking for thoughts on a home that flooded during Hurricane Harvey with Cellulose Wall Insulation.The Facts:Townhome unit took on 4 feet of water and sat for 2 weeks (not sure of time line for water height over those...
Emily Dixon
Reminder on maintenance
Just a friendly reminder to you property owners out on BP.
We americans are adamant about taking our cars in for service and oil changes on time. Often our houses are much more expensive then our cars yet we neglect m...
Emily Knowles
How to make old home's damp basement LOOK (not feel) better?
Buying my first investment property to rent out. It's 95 years old so the basement feels damp. No visible water, probably just moisture coming in from the foundation. Mold on the floor/walls that I plan to get rid of ...
Robert D.
high voltage thermostat
I have a problem in my condo. The heating is provided by circulating hot water and 2 fans that push the hot air from the radiator inside the room. The cooling in summer is provided by the same fans ..once bu...
Ammar Ali
New tenat is reporting seeing mold.
What to do in a situation like that. The house was just recently inspected by the city and passed. We have a new CFO. Any advice?
DAVID GAGE
Smoke smell
Anybody ever use any of the Deodorizers to get rid of cigarette smoke. I looked at some called Room Shocker...not cheap $25 does 400 sq.ft. They claim to be used by some pretty big businesses. I was wondering if anyb...