Jeremy Pace
Ancient Boiler Issues
General Question:Several of my rentals have boilers across the spectrum of quality and age. My oldest boiler is in a 5 BR 2 BA house. It's been producing a LOT of carbon monoxide, so much that I feel like it's a haz...
John K.
broken furnance: depreciation vs repairs
So I received a call in the middle of the night a few months back, and the furnace was out and it was -20 outside so a true panic call. I had to replace the draft motor in it, for about $1200 (middle of the night ...
Dawon Irvin
Quick Fixes for Common Rental Property Plumbing Issues
Welcome to the comprehensive guide on quick fixes for common plumbing issues in rental properties. Plumbing problems can arise unexpectedly, causing inconvenience for both landlords and tenants. Let's explore simple, ...
Deron S.
New Real Estate Investor in New England
Good evening everyone! I am an aspiring real estate investor in the New England area currently searching for my first property. If anyone is investing in Maine currently, I'd love to touch base!
Dimitri Paspalaris
recommended % for vacancy,repairs,capex, and pm
Good morning everyone. What percentage do yal typically set aside for vacancy,repairs,capex, and pm. I am thinking 8%,5%,5%, and 10% is this decent or should I up the percentages? Thanks
Melissa Koon
No Itemized Invoice De Minimis Safe Harbor
I have a rental home and had the HVAC and water heater replaced last year. The furnace stopped working and was in need of costly repairs that would likely only prolong a replacement. Since they were already replacing ...
Derek T.
Buyer asking for repairs after closing!
I recently sold a renovated house that had an older but operable water heater. In the contract it was asked that all mechanicals were in working order at time of the inspection, in which they were and everythin...
Luis Leon
Roofer here to help answer questions
Been roofing over 12 years now and have seen most problems. I'm here [edit] should you have any roofing or leak questions. Happy investing!
Luis
Mark Woodling
Turnkey Provider Standards
BP real estate investors, what are you looking for as a standard for turnkey homes for passive investment? You want specific standards, such as no less than 5 years left for a roof life, 3 years of HVAC left, etc. L...
Jeff S.
Yellow Brass Fittings
Just read an article in my local "Landlord Times" paper about construction projects (and rehabs) built between 2000 and 2010 about the use of yellow brass fittings as connectors to plastic piping (PEX pipe).
Accordin...