Carrie Westover
First time: turning owner-occupied to SFR
Hello, I have just joined this site and this is my first post. I have been impressed with the wealth of information so far and I am looking forward to learning so much here.
We recently refinanced our home to...
Tim W.
Gas bill needs to shrink now!
10 unit in Cleveland, OH. Only 5 tenants and gas bill is $700/month. Is it me or is that high?
What change/upgrade should I do to reduce this bill other than charging the tenants a "utility bill"?
Any help/advice ...
Mark Goodman
Converting a 3 unit into a 6 unit in Chicago. Costs?
I am looking at a very old 3 unit building in Chicago. It's zoned as a 6 unit and sits on two Chicago lots. I am expecting a full gut rehab here. I think the structure is sound, roof sound, windows okay and brickwork ...
Adam Sankowski
Landlord eco hacks?! How do I save on non-separate utilities???
Hey I'm wondering if anyone has any Landlord hacks for reducing utility bills. Looking to maybe take over a smaller multi and not sure yet if I'll be able to separate out the utilities or not? In the event I can't I...
Tina S.
does it matter where your electric panel box is?
I'm updating a 1950s 2/1 900SF home in South Carolina. The electrician suggests upgrading to a 200 electrical service entry with through the roof mast and relocate existing circuits into a single EXTERIOR 40-space 200...
Paul Bommarito
Frozen Pipe Preventative Measures
As I am sure most people are aware, we just went through some of the coldest days in Chicago's history. Many people had pipes burst and as I walked out of Home Depot this morning, everyone had pipe insulation, new cop...
Marc Flynn
Complaining Tenants - Options to use against security deposit
I have a tenant that complains about a lot. I have been very nice about fixing everything that concerns her. I just acquired the property in December, fixed it, and leased it in June
There have been a lot of items th...
David Stone
How to handle mold reported by tenant
Hi BP!I have a duplex I rent out and have a tenant on one side who reported seeing mold in the corner by the ceiling above the shower. They said they scrubbed it away with a bleach solution and haven't seen a reoccur...
Kim Parker
Basement to studio conversion questions
Hi there, I am in contract to close in 3 weeks on our second investment property—yay! It has some unique features that I’m really excited about. I had a few questions and hoping for some experienced wisdom. Thanks in ...
Vincent Harris
does this deal make sense?
Hey everyone! My girlfriend and I are currently renting for $1,700 a month and we came across this duplex nearby. There's a tenant in place paying $1,200 a month, and the following information in the MLS looked pretty...