Tricia O'Brien
Window air conditioner with extension cord safe?
Is is a big safety hazard to plug a 5000 BTU air conditioner into a heavy duty 6 ft or 12 ft extension cord and then plug that extension cord into the wall? I know the manufacturers do not recommend this, but I was w...
Kevin Gallagher
Seller using non-licensed electrician
I have a single family rental under contract. During the inspection period, I had an electrician look at the home because it has aluminum wiring. He said it wasn’t up to code and potentially hazardous due to improper ...
Roland S.
How Poor Americans get Exploited by their Landlords
It seems to me that the landlords are providing a service for people that need housing, not exploiting them....https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/how-poor-amer...
Mark Bosworth
Web Enabled Thermostats
I'm seeing high electric bills in our STR properties and was wondering if anyone had tried using a web thermostat to reduce power usage when the unit was vacant. The idea would be to turn the AC up (higher temps) whe...
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Landlord pays heat and hotwater
I have always read that you should never take over a rental property where the landlord/owner pays the heat & hotwater. What has the experience on the board been?? Has anyone ever taken over a small multi-family...
Quynh-Chi Nguyen
How much would you deduct from Security Deposit
Not sure what happen but it seems like the tenant took the cover or the screen on the security system. It's not even in use. Can I deduct it from the security deposit? And how much? First time dealing with it.ThanksChi
Terrence Rivers
NEWBIE TO WHOLESALING LOOKING FOR MENTOR IN JACKSONVILLE FL
Hey BP,My name is Terrence I have been investing in real estate (rentals) for about 7 years. I love being a landlord but I would like to start wholesaling to help with my down payment to expand my portfolio. I been on...
Val J.
Tenant used Space Heaters Causing a Problem
Yesterday my tenant texted me to tell me that she didn't want to turn on the central heat so she plugged in a space heater. When she did this tripped the lights. She flipped the breaker and the lights came back on bu...
Wai Chan
2-4 units water charge in San Diego
I found the water bill is getting more and more expensive....For example one of the triplex I am paying about US 500 every two months ( 8 occupants, no landscape). Another triplex I am paying US 750 (16 occupants, no ...
Chris Babcock
Tenant Heat Preferences
Have a general question poll for the community: Have you ever had a potential tenant lose interest in your property because of the heat fuel source?I.E. I have a duplex that has an oil boiler on one side, it's a PITA ...