Nat C.
Poor relations with tenants
With all of my properties, I would rate my relations with my tenants as an A to A+ with regard to our correspondence, courtesy and on time rent payment.I have only 1 tenant where the relationship is very poor. This is...
Angad Kamat
How much does kitchen appliance upgrade boost home value?
Hi, I am currently in need of a new cooking range, and I am contemplating upgrading all appliances: range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher (they are all just over 10 years old - as old as the house itself). I woul...
Terry Fox
Applicances for rental properites in Cape Coral
I often need to buy/replace appliances such as washer, dryer, fridge, and dishwasher for rental properties in Cape Coral. I usually end up getting them new from Home Depot. They are not the high end models, and Home...
Ryan Sajdera
Deployment Situation
Hey everyone, I have a bit of a difficult situation. My wife and I purchased a duplex recently. I will be deploying shortly and my wife will be moving back home. Does anyone have any good recommendations on how to man...
Benjamin Fogle
Funding expenses early in a rental property purchase
I realize from a business perspective you should completely separate real estate finances from personal finances with separate bank accounts.However, especially in the beginning, is it reasonable just to transfer in m...
Emilio Ramirez
Refrigerator Went Out While We Were Out of the Country
My wife and I manage our own properties and were out of the country when a tenants refrigerator went out. We had our Dad go check it out and he seemed to think it was running fine. The tenant claims that it was runnin...
Briette Awbrey
Would you buy a new build specifically as a rental property?
I'm currently selling my primary residence (that I bought in 2011). So I'll be making a nice chunk of change & need to invest a portion of it into rentals. Would you recommend buying new builds if my plan is to ha...
Al Pat
Appliance repairs in rental - who pays?
All these years I have been maintaining all appliance in my rentals though my lease says:"Appliances are in the Residence for the sole convenience of Landlord. They are NOT a part of the Rental Agreement and are speci...
Andrew Michaud
How much value does new appliances add to a 2-4 multifamily?
I am purchasing a 3 unit apartment, all with outdated appliances. I am trying to set myself up for the most efficient appreciation before I plan to refinance and put that money towards another property. Is there a rou...
Salvatore Giancola
Dryer responsibility, tenant or landlord?
Recieved below email from my tenant :'The dryer has been acting up the last couple weeks - today it official stopped working and I can’t get it going. Would you be able to send someone out to look at it?' Is it the la...