Ben Nantell
Chicago City Sewer Back up questions
Hey BP Team,I have posted to this forum before about some main line sewer issues i've had since purchasing a triplex on the west side of Chicago. In 2020 I had 4' of main sewer line replaced, had ongoing issues after ...
James Erickson
Should I reimburse tenant for this?
A new tenant had a small water leak in her apartment due to a clogged drain. I cleaned up the water, which did not damage her belongings since it was minor. I had to shut the water off to the apartment since, at the t...
Nick Albin
A quick plumbing Q
I am gonna get ahold of a plumber tommorow.
But just to see what you guys think could be going on
The houses all the drains are draining slowly and if at all. THe toilet was working fine then just got clogged up. ...
Joshua Kaster
Unreported Repairs - Who's Responsible?
What are your opinions on unreported repairs? Do you add anything to the lease to encourage quick reporting? And who is responsible if unrepaired item causes damage to tenant property or rental unit?Backstory: Renting...
Vladut Bujoreanu
Handing over portfolio to PM, how to prevent unnecessary charges
Hello Everyone,Curious to know how you would handle this. I've been managing my own portfolio for quite a bit and am very familiar with situations where tenants are having issues with a/c, plumbing, appliances, etc. b...
Samuel Nigbur
Our First Deal #hopefully
Hey all,My wife and I have been on the look out for our first deal and we actually found a property way below market value but, there are some catches.-The house has sat vacant for a little over a year-It is bank owne...
Loc R.
Sinks between tenants
I was wondering what you landlords do with your kitchen and bathroom sinks (and drains) between tenants.
I've gotten into the habit of using a bottle of Drano Max for all the drains in between tenants. I had another...
Jon Klaus
Paint with Kilz only?
Anyone use Kilz (or other primer) for both primer and paint? Pros and cons?
Brent Paul
What things broke that you had to fix your first year?
This isn't meant to be discouraging to anyone thinking or buying or someone that already owns. I have been in my first home for 3 weeks. The first day I moved in I had no water coming out of the tub or shower head. ...
David S.
What does your perfect, low maintenance rental home look like?
My wife and I do a hybrid of flipping and long term rentals on single fam homes. I‘ve come to realize that some homes make better flips and some better rentals based on their floor plan, build, and the age of major it...