Daniel Bogart
Switching to tenant paid utilities in Phoenix
Hey all,We have a recently acquired 16 unit complex in Phoenix, Arizona that has historically had owner paid utilities. This is the standard for properties like ours in the area, and our PM said he hasn't seen anyone ...
Tim McCahill
Wonky heating supply/return lines
Hi all - I own a four-story apartment building. At some point, probably when the building was turned from a single-family to a multi-family and the utilities were separated, new supply and return lines were run from t...
Aaron Olsen
Best Submetering Options for Mobile Home Park
Mates: What are the best options on the market today for submetering water, gas, and electric meter systems, and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems for mobile home park (20-120 lots). Looking for all around best d...
Richard Nash
Older Duplex rental question
I am looking at a potential duplex in Idaho that was built in 1919. This is an old house. I haven't had a chance to look at it in person yet. It looks like it's in good condition based on the photos that I have see...
David Floyd
Resilient property hacks
Looking for ideas on how to make rentals easy to maintain and resilient to tenant abuse. Here are mine:Texture walls and paint with semi-gloss ( I standardize on two colors) to make it easy to clean and touch up.Use ...
Steffan Daus
About to buy my first property, how do you handle landscaping?
I'm about to purchase my first home period, the plan is to live in it for a year then start renting it out (I got USDA Financing, hence the occupancy thing). The question I have right now is, what should I do with the...
Jerry Bredesen
Lead in the Water
With all the news about lead in public water supplies, is anyone else concerned it may soon become the landlord's problem to deal with? I'm starting to wonder what happens if they find lead in the water coming into on...
Kyle Smith
Water Heater Dilemma - Smoky Mountian cabin
So I’m at the rough-in stage of my new cabin and a tankless water heater will push me into requiring a 400amp service. Propane or gas is not an option. Cabin sleeps 10. I purchased a tankless but I am considering retu...
Travis Smith
Lease Details - Pets, Deposits, Lawncare, etc.
Hi guys,I'm about to lease out my first property and I'm looking for some guidance on some lease details. I'm wondering what the standards are when it comes to pets (deposits, fees, etc), lawncare, security deposits, ...
Jerniel Diaz
1st buy and hold in Orlando, FL
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Orlando.
Purchase price: $218,000
Cash invested: $51,000
Down payment $43,600
Closing Cost $4,300
Rehab $2,000
Holding cost $ 1,...