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Collin Wilson Cat Odor with current tenant
20 September 2022 | 4 replies

Hi Everyone,   I had new tenants move into a townhome earlier this year (3 adults and 1 cat).  My handyman had to go by and do some minor repairs in the basement which is where the 3rd roommate is living.  He said tha...

Sam Booth Bamboo Flooring - Replace or Fix?
7 April 2024 | 29 replies

So I just got a rental property under contract out of state in Alabama and the floors are 3 3/4 width x 9/16 bamboo. It's a B- class neighborhood.
Apparently there is some dog pee odor and some bad scratches in 2 of ...

Corey Demuth What is required to get rid of cigarette smoke odor, staining, etc?
28 August 2017 | 27 replies

I am looking at a condo and the owners have smoked heavily in it for years. When you walk in you get hit with a strong cigarette smell and you can see some residue on the walls from it. Also, the unit is carpeted so I...

Steve S. House odor of doom - HELP!!!!!
16 June 2019 | 12 replies

Here’s the situation. House was vacant for 2 months without the air conditioner or heater from mid February through mid April. That was a mistake. Should have had the ac and heater running but didn’t expect it to be v...

Inam Rehman First visit to Properties i had hopes for !! Disgusting!
8 May 2014 | 4 replies

Hey BPC!

So i have visited two properties today and they were one of my preferred ones based on rents/location etc. Heres what happened:

Property 1:

Listed for +100k so i expected something in gre...

Justin Escajeda Seeking advice on a condemned property in a GOOD neighborhood
6 November 2013 | 8 replies

Hello everyone, I have recently become able to buy a vacant home in a nice neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Comps have sold for 130k-160k in the last 6 months. However, the house is now condemned. I am a contractor a...

Jimmy Samai Bad smell and Cat piss in House
3 April 2019 | 7 replies

Good evening,I just picked up a rental property in a good area As-IS. The house needs cosmetic fix up.New PaintCleaned up New CarpetThe previous owner had a cat and smoked cigarettes in the house. I am seeking advice ...

Account Closed How to remove smell and bugs from unit?
19 January 2016 | 10 replies

One of the units I recently closed on is in need of some touch up work.  It is now vacant, but the previous tenants lived there for over a decade and had no concept of personal hygiene.  I don't think they ever bother...

Donald DiBuono Stinky, but good Tenants...Looking for Advice
28 November 2022 | 16 replies

Hi,
I have a duplex that is very updated with good tenants except for 1 issue....they started to smell. The tenants pay on time, or early. They help with little things to fix around the property. Recently, I noticed ...

Beliria Sims How to get rid of pesky pet odors
14 September 2020 | 1 reply

Happy Friday BP Family!
Do your sellers have stubborn pet odors/ stains that won't come out? Here are a couple options to rid the home of pet stains and odors, because we all know sometimes even odors can cause a buy...