David Stone
Utility charges stay with the property
Hi BP! We just acquired a house we are fixing up and may use as a rental.I found out that the city water/sewer bill AND electricity both stay with the propery. I am used to water/sewer being attached only. Has anyone...
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Landlord insurance when tenant does AirBNB
I have a home in San Francisco that I'm considering leasing (most of) to a tenant who would live there and operate an Airbnb. The tenant would pay me a fixed rent, which would be more than typical if no airbnb was all...
James Brand
Philadelphia/Pennsylvania: Shower light fixture
Hey BPI have seen recessed lights above shower in home after home in Philly. I assume the circuits for these lights are GFCI, but I have also heard that a recessed light above a shower is not up to code. I can see why...
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Finally--and an electrifying question!
finally found a house that meets my major criteria, but haven't seen it yet. I will Sat AM. It's 30 years old. Blurb says it needs carpet and cabinetry, so no problem there. I will have all inspections done, of course...
Brandon Metz
Utilities keeping costs down
Good morning everyone,
I was just searching to see if anyone has any tips to help keep utility costs down. I already had a buddy replace all high light bulbs in a 3 bedroom home and his last 2 electric bills wer...
Katie Willcox
We Have a Duplex Dilemma!
Hi everyone! My business partner and I are considering purchasing an up/down duplex in a small city. The top unit was built in 1910 and moved onto a new basement in the early 2000s. We plan on gutting the top unit a...
Ralph Miller
Tenants Asking for Me to Subsidize Their Electricity Bill
I have tenants asking me to subsidize their electricity bill bc it more than doubled in the month of May-June.....this is the story. Please provide input.About two weeks ago their AC unit broke. I immediately had a ...
Ivan Reyes
Homeowners can't do their own work. WHAT?!
So, I spoke to my local building dept in Birmingham AL and they said homeowners can't do any of their own electrical or pluming.
You need a licensed electrician or plumber. Ridiculous. How many other municipalities a...
Ben Lovro
Why Property Inspections Are Essential for Investors
Introduction
Buying a property can be a thrilling adventure, especially when you're searching for the perfect place to call home or a smart investment opportunity.But before you dive headfirst into the world of real ...
Joe Edmonds
No Access to Basement for Tennants
So I’m a relatively new landlord, and I have a property with a basement I consider to be somewhat hazardous (more like a really large crawl space). To protect my own liability, I’ve