Joel McKinney
Full-time job to help transition into full-time investing
My wife and I are currently renting out our first 3 rental properties that we have semi-passively acquired over the last 5 years. We have made the decision that we want to collectively focus our efforts towards the l...
Charles Granja
How do you handle disputes over repair estimates due to tenant negligence?
Hello everyone,
I'm seeking your input on a recent incident where a tenant caused a plumbing backup by using baby wipes. Upon discovering the issue, my management arranged for a company to address the problem. I had ...
Seth B.
Tenants demanding we fix coax cable outlet? Need electricial help
Hi All,Just received an angry email from tenant last night. Apparently the coax cable outlet in the master bedroom went out (how does that even happen??), and they are asking that we get an electrician to fix it. I pl...
Mimi Booker
Paying too much for maintenance & repairs?
I am a new landlord with 1 single family residence in Houston, TX which was built in 2005. I just had some maintenance & repairs done to the house:- $220 to replace A/C drain pan and overflow plug.- $85 for a "S...
Masha Alferova
An argument with tenant
Hello Bigger Pockets Folks. My very first time writing in a forum, so please bear with me. I am leasing out a condo to a lady. She is a single mom, employed full time and has a busy schedule. The lease started in May ...
Orita Issartel
Home Warranty Service for rentals. Yes or no?
I would like an opinion on paying a Home Warranty Service company for SFH rentals.Thanks for any insights on the subject.
Shannon Wang
Handling frequent repair requests- low shower water pressure
Hi BiggerPockets community,Need some advice on this situation and appreciate your feedback!Tenant has been great for the past 5 months, paying rent on time and not contacted us for repairs at all.In the past month, th...
Kyle Keller
Should I go with a tankless water heater?
I have had my water heater in my house since it was built in the late 90s and am looking to replace it in the next couple of months before it decides to fail on its own. I currently have a tank, but I'm looking to go ...
Mike Young
Tenant issues are frustrating me.
I lived in a unit while I rehabbed it. Electric stove/oven was not new but in good working order. Tenants in two weeks and say oven is not working. I sent out a repairman who checked burners, oven and broiler and all ...
Daniel Shchyokin
Not sure what to do with HVAC on a HUD home
This is a property I am considering purchasing. It is a HUD property and the power is currently off. HUD lists the AC as damaged. I need someone (maybe with a generator) to test the AC for me, and give me an estimate ...