I purchased an 11-unit apartment building 6 months ago. The water bill is much higher than the historical average. Any ideas for a diagnostic test that could help me determine way the usage is so much higher. Occupanc...

Hello, Happy Tuesday! Here is the situation I currently find myself in!!
My Tenants are excellent meaning they pay everything on time and have treated my rental like their own. I got a call from them 2 weeks ago clai...

My husband and I close on our first STR in a mid-August.  I am curious to hear feedback on pros and cons of having a hot tub as an amenity?  We live in an area where it is nice weather for 8-9 months out of the year b...

Thanks in advance for the advice.
There's a home that is close to my primary residence in Wisconsin where Wells Fargo has foreclosed on the first lien. The sheriff's sale has been delayed over the past 6 months and l...

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So here's my dilemma. I purchased a house in 2008 in Haughton, LA. It is not in a flood plain, did not require flood insurance and had no history disclosed of ever flooding previously.  There is a small cre...

Bought my first rental in Feb this year, 4bd, 2ba.  There is a family of 6 in there, so I expected the water & sewer bill to be high.  I pay the bill since it is my name, which i believe is required in Ma.  The te...

Which do you prefer for durability and overall value? 

Hey everyone,I'm turning to this great resource that I've learned so much from over the past year for a real-life situation. The images below show a floor stain job that was done yesterday (Wednesday). No poly has bee...

Hello BP,I purchased a property in upstate New York.  After we closed we got a bill from the water company that should've been paid by the previous owner or at closing.  When I approached my attorneys and asked if the...

I'm just wondering if it's normal practice to include tenants are responsible for maintenance up to a certain dollar amount like $100?