Kirsten Ostby
How to block off a fireplace?
I've heard other landlords say that they recommend blocking off wood burning fireplaces to keep tenants from using them. But I can't seem to find info on how to block one off. I just bought a home last month with a fi...
Kwan Suh
Port Huron MI - Property Management recommendations?
Hi I own a 4 plex multifamily in Port Huron MI, I was wondering if anyone can recommend a decent property management company. There seems to be very limited amount of options available :-(
Abdelkhalek Saleh
Massive damage caused by a tenant
Hi allI'm new to the real estate investment and I had my first rental closed with tenants moved in November 1st (in north Dallas).Three days after move in I received a call at 5 am from the tenant saying the bathroom ...
Mohit Thakur
Most important things for repairs and maintenance!
Hi all,
What are some of the important things to take care
about the following with the tenants, the property managers or
contractors when doing rental property management:
1. repairs
2. routine maintenance
An...
Shane Bishop
First House Hack: LLC or Umbrella Policy?
Hello everyone,My name is Shane Bishop and my wife and I are looking to purchase not only our first home, but our first investment property as well!! We are looking for an opportunity to do a house hack in the Upstate...
Darshan Patel
Not so great finishes. What can i do?
So we have a property that is finishing up, with outlets/switches, and fixtures. I came in today and saw some of the outlets with weird gabs (pic below). I think the drywall cutout was too big, is there anything i c...
Robert Tinker
How do you pay your contractors?
Just got my first deal. Now we are ready to renovate. Is it customary to pay contractors anything up front? Most bids came in asking for 50% up front and 50% upon completion.
Ed Lopez
Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
Hello,I've had some issues with excessive costs through my property management company over the years. I'm a passive investor and these properties are in a different state than I reside in so I'm not there in person ...
Lois S.
Tenant installed wall-mounted TV
My lease states there are to be no alterations to the property without LL approval.If a tenant wants a big TV, couldn't they just put it on a TV stand?What do you do at move-out when a tenant has installed a wall-moun...
Ciro LoCascio
homeowner insurance on a rental property
Hello Everyone,
This forum is so useful. After months and months of reading I finally jumped on my first deal and purchased a property in Delaware. My question now is what insurance company can I go with who will of...