Susan Tan
Fridge replacement advice
This is my first major repair request as a new landlady. I received this question from my property manager: "We sent someone out and it can not be repaired. I am sorry to have to tell you this news. Do we have your ap...
Benjamin Palasek
Appliances for rental
Hello BP members,
I have a dishwasher going out in one of my rentals. I don't need to buy anything fancy but I don't want to buy junk either. What are your recommendations for solid, well built but simple appliances.
Bhavna Virmani
Rental investment in Riverside
Hi all,
I am scouting places for rental investment and wanted to ask if riverside has any scope? I understand real estate market is red hot nationwide but if i were to hold for a long term investment, does riverside ...
Angela Clark
Poll - appliance packages - both for flipping and renting
Poll - appliance packages. Where do you buy and how much do you spend?
Stainless steel - 4 pcs (side by side fridge, micro,dw, stove). I buy basic w and d - usually whirlpool. I've purchased Frigidaire and GE. For 4...
Ellen Feiss
New 3 family, owner occupied, Providence RI: coin op or regular machines?
Hi BP -- I have learned so much from this community so far, thanks so much to allI have a 3 family in a nice, A- area of Providence. Currently I have inherited tenants, but I am planning for lease turn over. There is ...
Adam Vadnais
Stainless appliances in rentals?
My fellow landlords who have chosen stainless appliances over white ones, how has that worked out. Have your tenants scratched up the finish and made it look trashy?Also, what has been your experience with brands? Hav...
Erica A.
Renters Stackable Washer and Dryer
For a Bay Area rental with a stackable washer and dryer, should I invest in a high-quality model or opt for another one priced at $1,300? Any model ideas?The current one lasted 8 years and needs to be replaced (as per...
Deniz Eker
Dryer and garbage disposal not working
I have long term tenants.Would you replace a garbage disposal and repair the dryer (provided by me)if it is not working ?What if the dryer needs to be replaced?Would you do it as a landlord?
Cindy Ace
oh, help! code has changed, crawl space won't accomodate required size h20 heater!
I sure somebody can help me. My property was built in 1986 on a crawlspace. It's got a 38 gal electric hot water heater (a short one, since the crawl space isn't big enough for the normal size) that just died. I've f...
Carlos Lez
How do you address constant minor maintenance issues
I have been doing student rentals for a long time. I have single family homes with students renting by the room. With students there is bound to be maintenance issues perpetually. I have been handling these myself as ...