Chris Starling
Mold found as a tenant
I have a friend who moved into an old house as a renter in Western North Carolina ~11 months ago along with a roommate who moved in who has been there for 2 months
Both of them recently have been reporting symptoms a...
Kaleb Carsten
Tenant wants to add an additional 220 outlet?
Hey BP,
Rookie landlord question for you all.
I just signed a new lease with my first tenant! However less than a month later the tenant is asking me if he can hire a electrician to install a new additional 220 outle...
Ken Rishel
Louisville Show
Are you planning on attending the Louisville Show January 18-19-20 in Louisville, Kentucky? If not, why not?The Louisville Show is open to all community owners and retailers for free and is the largest industry gather...
Barry Wang
Tenant using Backyard for parties
In my three units, I have one group of tenants that in their early twenties and like to use the backyard for parties (BBQ, Beer Pong) with 10 plus people. We have a couple of senior neighbors who would always complai...
Alexander Timberlake
Home Warranties? Yes or No
Hello,I would like people's opinions on whether home warranties are beneficial or not? I have had OneGuard for the past year and had a pretty poor experience. They either do not cover the item that needs to be fixed o...
Percy N.
WANTED - Your design Input on 1950 Ranch
My latest project is a cute little ranch in Elkins Park, PA (just outside Philly). For a little context, the property already had quite a new upgrades when I purchased it. We are simply planning to update the bathroom...
Justin Escajeda
SELF-STORAGE PLATEAU
Hello all, I own a storage unit facility (indoor), and seem to have a plateau in the last few months in regards to filling up units. I have marketed in the local paper, outdoor advertisement, Facebook, craigslist,...
Richard Scott Dinnan
Vacation Rental Rapid Customer Service (Airbnb)
In todays Society, a review can make or break your business. In the vacation STR realm, on a platform such as Airbnb it is no different and often even an inaccurate review can have this effect. In my experience dealin...
Rizwan Halim
Should I rent to a smoker?
I have a prospective tenant apply who seems a great fit and is a friend of a friend. I recently found out he is a smoker. I did not even think to ask but instead saw him smoke. I was all ready to rent to him.
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Jeff G.
What are some warning signs that an area is slipping from C class to D class?
I invest out of state in C-class neighborhoods in the Midwest. One of my units MAY be in an area that is going down hill, but I could absolutely be wrong. From several states away, how can I be sure? I'd hate for a te...