David Niles
Bathroom Window and tile
There were several recent threads created discussing normal bathroom shower issues with tile and windows in them, in one I had briefly discussed some work I recently did in a remodel and figured I would start my own t...
Arianne L.
Florida Security Deposit Dispute - help appreciated
Hello BP community. I thought that I would get great advice and insight from fellow BP members regarding a security deposit claim that I want to dispute.Background: My husband and I rented a 2/2 apartment for 18 month...
John C.
Getting the STANK OUT of a Rental Property
Hello Everyone,I recently evicted a tenant that regularly let pet dog poop inside the apartment EVERYWHERE. When we were clearing out her apartment in front of the sheriff, there was literally dried dog poop every foo...
Mike Goikhberg
Lead inspections and remediations
Anyone with experience have advice about dealing with the lead situation? I'm considering a rowhome in baltimore city that was built long before 1978, and it is not registered with the maryland lead program. I will be...
Parag D.
Who takes care of landscape and lawn in rental SFH?
I have a rental SFH and my current renter isn’t taking good care of the lawn and landscaping. There are weeds all over and lawn isn’t watered properly. I am trying to figure out the best way to get this sorted - do I ...
April Birdsong
Lead paint in Historical home
I am looking at historic properties right now because they are what is available near the college I want to purchase my first rentals. Should I be alarmed when the report is positive for lead paint? The house is 100 y...
Hedy Kromer
Hidden expenses of an oversized lot
I'm in contract on a house in Atlanta (Stone Mountain). I just noticed that the lot size is listed as .6 acre (25,000 sf), which is huge. I looked at how it's parceled, and it has a regular sized back yard with back...
Vinson Lee
How should I manage yard maintenance on my SFH rental property
Was hoping to get some advice based on experiences you guys might have had. I am planning on renting out my SFH in a nice neighborhood. I have a gardener that currently comes once a month to mow the lawn and trim th...
Carly M.
PM ordered $3k of yard work w/o my knowledge.
Hi guys, Was wondering if I could get your input. Our first out of state investment has been a learning experience for sure. Our PM said we'd need some yard work and house cleaning estimating it to be $800 -$1000. I s...
Daniel Adler
Contractor threatening legal action after 30% increase in cost
Hi all,
Hoping to get some guidance on dealing with a contractor that completely a kitchen remodel for me last year. I found this contractor online, and we agreed upon a full remodel price via email – we never signed...