Elizabeth M.
Installing security film or security screen
Does anyone have experience with having security film installed on your units? Would you mind sharing your experiences. What type did you choose, was it professionally installed, any pros/cons?My tenant is asking fo...
Xavier Brinkman
LVP Vs Tiles in a bathroom, which is best?
Hey guys, I've decided on using luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout my rental unit I'm about to start renovating, and trying to decide if I should just continue it through into the bathrooms as well seeing as it's ...
Candace McCutcheon
Cash or Accrual Accounting?
I have read from several sources that RE investors MUST use the cash accounting method. Our CPA says this is not true. If the state is important, we are in SC. Can anyone confirm this one way or another? To give i...
Mindy Jensen
Asbestos Question: How safe is encapsulation?
I represent the buyers in a transaction. Popcorn ceiling from a 1966 build. Ceiling is currently in excellent shape, no peeling, cracking or falling off.If asbestos is present, how safe is it to encapsulate with gypsu...
Terry Madden
Friendly Advice Needed
Hi BP Community, I don't post often in the forums but do actively read through them. I know there is a lot of knowledge and wisdom to be gained by such a great community, so I was hoping to get some advice on a curren...
Mike H.
Cracked granite countertop in lease period. Normal wear and tear?
Dear BP LL colleagues,I was performing a final walk though at end of lease (@ DFW area) and noticed a crack at countertop. Would you consider this as a normal wear and tear or a damaged item that tenant is responsibl...
Xiaoyu Liang
Bottleneck on Property Management, Seeking Suggestions
I want to share my experience in purchasing this investment property. It is quite a journey, and I feel like I've been dealing with a lot. I want to see if anybody had a similar experience or how would you deal with i...
Andrea Jones
Carpet tiles, tacky or a good idea?
Does anyone use these and do they 'look' like carpet squares when put down? I'm thinking of the plush tiles, btw.They are more, but if a LL has to replace wall to wall with every new tenant, these might be more econom...
Jessica Barker
Unauthorized Changes to Home
Our tenant just moived out and made several unauthorized changes to our house, including installing a Ring doorbell (which was removed, leaving two large holes drilled into the brick) and installing an outlet and ethe...
Zantiago Zurita
Tenant wants to add fence and pool
My tenant has asked me if she can put up a fence around the backyard and an above ground pool? I don’t think the fence is an issue (unless someone sees/knows of an issue), I don’t know about the pool. If I say yes I ...