Michael Anderson
Travertine or Porcelain flooring
Hi all.. I am going to be tiling one of my rentals. Replacing carpet of course. Was at Floor & Decor today plowing through some tile. My first approach is to do porcelain 18x18 at about 1.59 Sq ft. Then I ...
Christopher Hikel
Your opinion on language I should use in Inspection Addendum
Hi all,I'm in the process of buying my first building, a 4-plex, and we had the inspection last Friday. Everything was OK, except that water is getting into the building at the wooden joists in the basement (big no-no...
Jay Patel
Help! First call from Tenant with an issue
Hey BP,I purchased my first SFR back in March and got it rented out on April 1st. The tenants have been quiet so far but today they texted with their first issue:Water is slow to go down the shower. When the toilet is...
Aaron Kuehmichel
Who pays when Tenant requests 220 volt electric dryer hookup; 110 and gas provided?
Tenant requests 220 volt electric dryer hookup after buying new dryer 2 months into lease. I already provide 110 electric and gas for a gas appliance. How should this be handled: tenant pays, landlord pays or split ...
Juan Diaz
Big Signs of Bubble in San Francisco
Robert Campbell, who’s a well-regarded real estate trend-spotter based out of Southern California, has finally spoken on the bubble that’s formed in San Francisco. In his semi-monthly newsletter, he’s identified a few...
Andy Ballester
The Nightmare Closing, Help I'm scared
So here comes this long story , Recently won Auction property , from Homesearch.com in Pittsburgh, Reserve not met they called 2 days later and excepted my offer I feel as if I got a good deal. All paperwork has been ...
John McAllister
Can I negotiate selling price at closing table of buying as-is?
If I am under contract for a house to buy as-is, can I have my realtor negotiate after final walk through at closing table?My main concession would be the cost to remediate mold issues. I did waives on mold inspection...
Adam Michael
Snow Removal in MA & RI
Sitting here in the process of being snowed in, it seems like the perfect time to ask...What are the timelines/rules people use for snow removal? I had a landscaper last year but this year they decided not to return m...
Shannon Tidwell-Porth
Email Template for tenants preparing for colder temps
Hey Guys,Does anyone have an email template that they can share, to send out to tenants going over preparing their home for colder temps. Specifically dripping faucets, wrapping outside spickets, checking smoke detect...
Richard Bader
Advice for landlord
I had a family move in one of my rental homes last November. I had the tenants sign a years lease. Since then they have complained and wanted various minor repairs done. When I would try to schedule someone to come ma...