Rob Donovan
What to do with all these keys?
How do you guys keep all your keys organized? I don't have that many units yet, but already all these keys are a hassle. On a similar topic, what do you do about changing locks? Is there a good landlord lockset that i...
Lian L.
Need Help Making an Ugly House a Bit Nicer
So, what do you think? A true beauty, I know.The inside is getting better. We're rehabbing. What I want to do is increase 'curb appeal'. A few options I'm considering:1. Painting the brick2. Pulling the shingles a...
Marci Stein
tenant complaints about heat cost- can anything be done?
Finally found a tenant who pays her rent on time, but now she wants to move out when lease is up due to heating cost. It's her first winter there and propane heat costs 2 tanks a month ($230 a tank). there is also e...
Corbin H.
Hard Water, Hot Water Heaters, & Water Softners
Hello Everyone. I just had my water and plumbing inspected in my 3 story town home rental, and I wanted to run the findings by he community to see what everyone's comments are. The water heater is located in the att...
Gaby Liu
Inspection report concern !!SFH
HiEvery one!First of all, thanks for all the help I got from BP community ,I feel like every step of the way there are people helping me,I m really appreciated! From June 2019 I started searching on BP and now I am o...
Mitch Kronowit
Choosing a decking and finish
This is for our own home. I've started constructing a low-level deck in our backyard that encircles a beautiful shade tree. The deck will be about 19" above grade at the highest, so no permit or railing is required. I...
Allison Massey
Direct Mail Education
Hello All - I'm a new buy and hold investor (looking for single family rentals in the Quad Cities, specifically Bettendorf and East Davenport). I'm going to do a direct mail campaign and am educating myself as much as...
Rob Brautigam
Seller has not moved belongings...What would you do? Pics inside!
So I'm about to close on a 3-unit investment property tomorrow morning and I go check the place out tonight with my realtor for a final walk-through.Good thing we did that.The seller has basically emptied the basement...
Account Closed
Cleaning up an infested apartment bldg in Zanesville, Ohio
Within the last month I purchased an older 12 unit apartment building. Many of the tenants have been there for over 20 years. The previous landlord was 87 years old and completely let it go. It is infested with roache...
Maria N.
Seller kept major problems from me.
Bought an old multifamily last month that passed the inspection with flying colors. I mean, as with all houses, there were a few things here and there that needed to be fixed, but nothing major. It was my first purc...