Loren Whitney
Tenant reports broken window (with picture)
Hey All, My tenant just shot me a message with a picture of a broken window (nice right). He says, "Not sure how this got here but last time I opened the blinds it wasn't there". I haven't been over to the property ye...
Dina Harleth
Deducting repairs done while living in a property?
I'm currently living in a house that I want to convert to a rental. I've been told by a couple accountants that I can have repairs done while I'm living here and still deduct them - that I can justify that these were...
Peter Morrissey
Security of Glass doors
I purchased a multi-family which has nice old wood doors, filled with panes of glass which could easily be knocked out to reach in and turn the lock. It is an OK neighborhood, but want the tenants to feel secure.For o...
Sam Zawatsky
Window Repair Advice
I've recently purchased a house in Florida that was built in 1979 and the tenant that was already living there and signed my lease agreement let me know that there is a window that needs repair or replacement. They s...
Andy A.
Looking for a contractor in Sparks, NV
Hi BP:I am looking for some referrals for a contractor to work on a multi unit property in Sparks, NV. Property needs new exterior paint, dual pane windows and some interior updates, flooring, cabinets, counter top et...
Dave Silva
more repair vs. improvement questions
I have one rental, about to buy another home for the family and convert my current home to rental. I've read the IRS stuff about repair versus improvement but I want to make sure I do this right.The soon to be renta...
Minna Hu
Rental apartment heating options
HiWe have a 8-unit building and it uses centralized gas heating, in winter season, we're paying around $800 each month in gas cost, in non-winter season it's about $300 in gas. We want to replace our current gas heati...
Trudy Hoekstra
What level of finishes do you use?
I'm working with a semi-experienced flipper (3 years of about 4 houses a year) who is giving me advice (my first two flips flopped). She typically does top-of-the-line for the neighborhood and then prices at median p...
Michael S. Helton
Northern Nevada Groups/Resources
I am thinking this might be a good place to compile lists of meetups, groups, forums, or other sources pertaining to Northern Nevada property and investments. Real Estate Investors and Landlords of Northern NevadaMee...
Matthew Hite
Which to Replace for BRRRR Strategy?
Hi BP,I'm in the middle of a rehab project for a small rental property in which I'm using the BRRRR method. Foundation, plumbing, and electric are in good condition, I've replaced the roof, repainted, installed lamin...