I purchased my first duplex and one of the sides had a previous tenant who smoked in the house. I've been working to get the smell completely gone and I am pretty close. I've cleaned the walls with recommended cleaner...

Has anyone had experience (positive or negative) mitigating cigarette and/or cat urine smells from a home. Also- when looking at a home being sold by a smoker who allows smoking indoors - how much of a discount did y...

Hi everyone,I have a property in California that my mother was living in. There was a room in the back of the house that she was renting out (bedroom and bathroom with private entrance). She got ill and passed sudd...

I am going to hire a property manager for my house, and I am assuming he has a general list of what is standard. One of my concerns is smoking and having a quiet tenant. Can I say that there is to be no smoking (insid...

I am under contract to buy my next Brrrr, but this one has such a strong smell of cigarette smoke and Cat piss (in some areas). Ive used Kilz 2 before on my other property and it worked OK, but this one is way worse. ...

Hello, We don't currently have a STR, but posting here because many STR use these kinds of devices.   Smoking is definitely happening in a unit (leased rental unit, inherited tenants).  Regular smoke detector does not...

My wife and I closed on the sale of our first flip this afternoon and are pleased with our first effort.  We bought a 3/2 sfr at a courthouse auction for about 124,000 on April 11, had to file suit to evict the former...

Hi guys,So my tenant just moved out of the place and wanted to get your feedback as far as what you all think is reasonable to deduct.Above are the pictures of damages caused by the tenant.Before Move-InDuringMove Out...

Hello! I would like some feedback from anyone out there concerning use of Ozone generators to remove smells, etc.
I have some flips with awful pet smells that have not been removed w Clorox. What is your experience w ...

Hello, Forum.  The property management company with whom I have not yet signed has just told me I may not accompany them when they inspect.  Apparently they have had problems with owners confronting tenants.  My fear:...