I rent out a couple of SFR's where tenants are largely responsible for the property....yard maintenance, snow removal, utilities (gas, electric, water, tv, etc).  one awkward scenario I've recently run into though...w...

My question is in regards to wear and tear; specifically, plumbing below the floorboards and inside the walls on a 20-year-old rental cottage. If there is leak not readily noticeable, as in occurring inside the bathro...

Hi all,I'm analyzing small multifamily properties in the Orono/Old Town Maine markets. Does anyone know a good resource for a reliable estimate of water/sewer/heat in this area? This varies on square footage obviously...

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So I am looking to buy this duplex and I noticed that it has two separate gas meters, but only one boiler. I called the gas company to find out about what all I need to do to separate the utilities and thi...

So we are in the middle of a reno on a 3-1 ranch. The house if heated with boiler system( That we just replaced 1 month ago) and baseboard hot water heat. We had the temp set on 65 and didnt have anyone over there wor...

The water heater at my house just went out and now tenants are complaining about there being no hot water. It was almost 19 years old and has a water capacity of 50 gallons. The first hour water rating is 80 gallons. ...

Fellow landlords, what is your experience on washers - if you have to buy one today for tenant use?I have a 20 year old washer in a triplex that has seen better days.  Rust is basically eating it away, it is located i...

Here are the skills and lessons I learned during the rehab of my second rental.
1. If the property has been vacant for over a year and still has fleas, there may be a raccoon living up inside the fireplace. (I can no...

Hey guys, a week or so ago I had a small flood at a property of mine in the office above the utility room. A sink had improper pipes put in with no shutoffs. Water started seeping down into the utility room until I go...