Justin Schaefer
Built in Space Heaters as Only Heat Source in one Unit
Hi, so I'm going to look at a small multifamily today and one of the units has space heaters that are built in to the walls as it's heat source. I don't see any other source at least not on the listing anyway. I've ...
Jessica Wood
Question about 4 now five unit paying cash and necessity of
We have the opportunity to purchase a five plex built in the 1940’s for 230k. They pull $2450/month in rent but the landlord pays water and heat. Taxes are $300/month. Two units have new windows, two units need new w...
Thaddeus Ramirez
Electric bill is too high
What to do?
Have a tenant after 3 months of perfect rental payments requested that we negotiate a break of the lease because her electric bill came to high. I sent her a application for heat assistance in my area but...
Quinton Tigges
What to know about purchasing historical homes
Hey BP community! I thought I would bring this question to all of you to learn from those that have purchased hundred year old homes in the past. I have a friend that wants to sell one of their homes in the historical...
Sonam Nathani
Tenancy Related Question - Water Damage - British Columbia
Hello,I had a water leak in my rental apartment last weekend. Do not have tenant's insurance. And my landlord is threatening me to pay for the repairs of the downstairs apartment.Story: Was running the portable dishwa...
Erin Connors
Best Book(s) for a 19 year old getting started in Real Estate?
My daughter is currently renting just outside of Bangor Maine, with 4 other girls. Houses are too cheap there to be renting instead of buying, so now she is looking to purchase.She has listened to podcasts, and she h...
Andrew Tetrick
Asbestos and abatement advice?
We are under contract for a house that I suspect has asbestos popcorn ceilings. I know there are a few ways to deal with this without testing and abatement, but I’m new to this and want to make sure I’m doing things ...
Greg S.
Cooling issues on the top floor - HVAC issue
Hello, I bought my first rental property in December of 2016. It is a 3 story townhouse here in the Baltimore area built around 1900. I am having issues with the A/C cooling the entire house. The 3rd floor is noticeab...
April Hamm
How to identify poorly done flips
I'm just starting out building my rental portfolio after recently retiring. I plan to be adding 3-6 houses a year for the next few years, but nearly everything in my area is a new flip. I'm not opposed to the flips ...
J Scott
Tenant Utility Bill Complaint
In my limited experience as a landlord, this is the first time I've come across this situation, so I was hoping to get some feedback/advice from other landlords...
One of my tenants just called my property manager to...