Dan Mothersbaugh
Carpet Replacement versus cleaning
How far gone does the carpet have to be before considering replacement vs. a 200.00 cleaning?Last tenant left with paint marks on carpet.It is not obnoxious, but it is visible.New carpet estimated at 1,800.00 versus ...
Marcello Di Gerlando
Home Inspection as a renters move-in-inspection checklist?
Hi BP,Long time no post.I will be closing on my latest purchase on 25 OCT. 4 Bed, 4 Bath vacation property 10 miles south Breckenridge CO ski resort. Very excited. Happy to hold this one for a few years, add some valu...
Ayesha N Everett
How to manage a Detroit property
Hey. I am getting ready to purchase my first property and I am curious of what to expect. What does it take to be a good landlord in Detroit?
Adam Riscoe
Renting my primary residence out month to month
My wife and I are taking a 4-6 month trip to Europe and Asia this Fall. We already found a short term tenet willing to sign a 3 month lease with an option for a 4th month. The rent covers PITI and utilities with a lit...
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...
Steve S.
Replacing a small gate? Cost and who to reach out to?
I have an old gate that is need of repair. Pictures provided below. What would you do in replacing those. I don’t like that it’s attached to an aging privacy dance on one side and an actual hole drilled into the house...
Alex Levich
Landscaping: covering a former pool area
Hi folks,
I am trying to figure out an economical way to cover up a former pool area in a 60+ units property. The pool has been demolished and the area is covered with dirt. This is a relatively big area, which is pa...
Stephen Spradley
How should I attack this wall?
Hey BP, I’m about to find myself with a lot of free time and thought it would be a good idea to knock out one of the projects in a home I recently purchased. We are tearing these wooden boards off from the bottom half...
Roger Z.
question on an eviction
I am in New York State.I have a one year written lease with the tenant which will end on Oct 31, 2015. Rent was paid on time before. Usually I sent a message or a phone call to confirm the rent collection date. Howeve...
Matt Gragg
Here are some pictures of one we just finished up
Here are a few pictures of one we just finished up.This house is only 4 blocks from the ocean with ocean, North Bay and Mt Olympus views.