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Account Closed What are your best strategies for reducing maintenance?
14 February 2019 | 30 replies

I've heard a few tips about excluding certain appliances, putting language in the lease related to maintenance calls, or being really choosey about tenants in the first place. What strategies have you had the most suc...

Gabriel Hougher High water bill due to leak
28 November 2018 | 5 replies

A tenant had a water bill 5X the usual due to a leaky toilet. She alerted me of the problem after the $260 water bill came. How would you handle this? Do you think it is the landlord's responsibility to pay some or al...

David B. Rent it, flip it, or walk away?
23 August 2014 | 4 replies

Hi BP folks! I came across a property and I'm struggling to decide if it is good for a buy/hold or flip, or if it is only good for draining my wallet and schedule. $40k purchase price, $5k in repairs to bring it up to...

Pandu Chimata Washer and Dryer for tenant usage - single home
23 October 2023 | 6 replies

I am in the process of renting out a SFR in a mountain town and I promised to the tenant I will supply washer and dryer. My current tenant is a single person but in the future there can be 3 people staying in the hous...

S. Perry Walk me through a maintenance check/rental inspection
31 January 2015 | 8 replies

I need some guidance involving what to do for a maintenance check. Tenants have been in the home for 1 year (2 yr lease). We have been in the home on a few occasions for various issues but have never done a specific c...

Derone Patterson Refrigerator in unit
26 November 2015 | 8 replies

Just brought a duplex as an owner occupier. Should I provide a refrigerator for the potential tenant, or should the tenant buy there own? Thanks for reading.

Denise Sieg Average percentage used on operating expenses when evaluating
30 November 2021 | 4 replies

Hello everyone I would like to get a sense of what percentage (5-10%) you allow for maintenance cost, cap ex & vacancy when analyzing a property I realize it’s based on property condition and other factors but let...

Vishnu Balraj Any suggestion on the Home Warranty Companies for Rental Home?
6 July 2020 | 9 replies

Any suggestions on Home Warranty companies for Rental Homes in california. Also looking for suggestions and inputs on what key appliances would be required to be covered which would turn out to be most expensive to r...

Angad Kamat How much does kitchen appliance upgrade boost home value?
30 January 2016 | 1 reply

Hi, I am currently in need of a new cooking range, and I am contemplating upgrading all appliances: range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher (they are all just over 10 years old - as old as the house itself). I woul...

Reggie Maggard leasing with washer and dryer
28 November 2018 | 13 replies

Has anybody done this? Why or why not?