Ian K.
What to charge for oil stain on trex deck?
Tenants left this stain on an elevated trex deck. How would you handle this? I can see replacing the boards that are stained or is it possible to caculate the replacement cost of the full deck minus depreciation due...
Richard Slade
Replacing refrigerator issues
I have a rental which used to be my primary that tenants have been renting for 16 months on a 24 month lease.. The fridge has broken and I replaced it the next day with a full size working standard 19 ft fridge/freez...
Mark Paup
Insurance
I'm buying my first multi unit its 4-3 plexs built in 1950. My question is on the insurance should I insure them for Replacement or Actual Cash Value?
Rogers Smith
What kind of window coverings do you use in your rentals?
I am a spec home builder, and we don't use window coverings in the houses we sell. But I am embarking on a new venture to build a number of small rental houses for my own account.From these forums I have learned that ...
Sheri Fierro
toilet replacement labor cost
If I buy the toilet, what should the cost to replace it. Normal toilet. 2 piece, usually put 2 was rings on it.I know a plumber is more expensive but this can be done by a handyman.I have 7 to replace in a commercial ...
Peter K.
How much does it cost (avg) to fully replace a water heater?
Ball park numbers: how much does it cost to fully replace a water heater with labor? Just want to see if my quotes are not too high (i know it varies by places).
Miles Stanley
Home Warranty vs. saving cash reserves for CapEX (or both??)
To preface, i wholeheartedly believe in having cash reserves for surprises. I'm just looking for opinions. That said... I'm sure there is some debate around this (like everything else), but i recently met with a loc...
Dave Ketcham
Replace refrigerator icemaker?
We supply a refrigerator with our rental property. It's a modest but nice 3BR 2BA SFR in a nice neighborhood in Lee's Summit, MO. The refrigerator is older and the icemaker stopped working. The tenant has asked ...
Samantha Klein
Replacing toilet guts before renting
Hi BP,I just got a service call for a leaking filler valve, it was spraying in 2 or 3 directions and leaking down the tank, this is the first day of my tenant living here too. I had my handyman replace the guts and I ...
Eric Andrews
Hot Water Heater- Replace or Repair?
I had an electrician address a problem with my hot water heater, he fixed the wiring, but referred me to a plumber to replace the heating element and thermostat. The plumber wants to replace the entire unit for $2,800...