Jasmine Batt
Where to Purchase Coin Operated Washer/Drier?
I just got the keys to my 1st property (3-plex) last week!The property has a washer and drier hook-ups in a little laundry room, but I do not know where to purchase a coin operated washer/drier and or what is the goin...
Rob Sasser
Cheap Appliances
Hello everyone. I thought I would throw out a quick tip. I am a buy and hold investor from Greensboro NC. I have a handful of SFR's. I typically buy foreclosures, fix them up and then rent them out. I like to put...
Hui Kiang
Shall I replace appliance when renovating the kitchen?
Hi all,The kitchen in my rental house has been there since the house was built (50+ years). As it's such an eye sore, I finally decide to replace the cabinet and countertop this time. All the appliances (dish washer, ...
Anna Watkins
How should I replace a 1950s sliding patio door??
I have a 1957 3 BR/1.5 bath ranch house in the Belvedere neighborhood of Decatur / Atlanta, GA. The original sliding door going out to the deck may be beyond repair, and I'm looking for ideas on how best to spend $$ ...
Cody Barrett
Duplex: What is normal in regards to washer/dryer use by tenants?
First property and I inherited a tenant in the upper. He has access to a washer/dryer set in the basement which is in OK condition. There was a spot for the lower's washer/dryer set too but the owner took it after ...
Michael Tranzilli
Looking for a stackable washer/dryer
BP, After 2.5 years of studying all things REI through this wonderful website and searching high and low....my wife and I finally purchased and will owner occupy a two family property and can not be more excited. ...
Kevin Olano
Dishwasher appliance help.
Anyone ever repaired appliances in their rentals?
So I have an older whirlpool dishwasher in one of my properties that has gone out...not totally though. I believe the timer has gone bad because it won't advance to...
Michael Baum
Good review of LG Washtower for compact spaces
Hey everyone. As I have posted before, I use the Yale Appliance blog for a bunch of great info. They have a huge service department in Boston and they track each and every repair on all appliance types and brands and ...
Joe Taylor
Tax treatment of a tenant requested remodel
Hello everyone,I'm seeking opinions on the tax treatment of remodeling in certain situations. For example, let's pretend I purchase a house for $90K, misc rehab is $10K, so I'm "all-in" rent-ready at $100K and adverti...
Michael Peters
The dreaded my dishwasher sometimes leaks or doesn't clean call
About once or twice a month I receive a maintenance request for a dishwasher that's working but not quite right. Either its leaking occasionally, doesn't clean like it used to, or has a weird smell. Some are legitim...