I investigated, tested humidity and moisture and found no problem. Nothing wet, no stains any where.  I realize I might not be seeing it.  Had friend who was a retired plumber of 25 years and mold experience with me....

...can excessive rain really affect my foundation?In many areas, the soil in Colorado is heavy clay. The soil is often red, derived from igneous, sedimentary and volcanic rocks that existed in the area thousands of ye...

The majority of the real estate holdings I have are single family homes.  We have one duplex that periodically makes us scratch our heads when trying to rent it.  Case in point.  This weekend my wife showed the open u...

Hi BP!I have a duplex I rent out and have a tenant on one side who reported seeing mold in the corner by the ceiling above the shower.  They said they scrubbed it away with a bleach solution and haven't seen a reoccur...

Hello BP folks! We have a 3-family rental in New York. 2 units have the same tenants for years. Other unit moved in in Sept 2020. Utilities are shared so we include them in the rent. We're seeing this winter that the ...

I have a tenant who has been steadily putting in requests for maintenance for issues that don't affect the overall condition of the home. Some examples are a slow drip from a shower, a closet door that lost some trim,...

I have an 8 unit apartment building and currently the water, sewer and trash is included in residents' rent. Each unit is a 2 bdrm and the rents range from $540-$575. The water is billed based upon usage and it contin...

Looking to purchase my first multi family, was wondering what is the best way to transfer or other ways to make tenants pay for water and sewage?

Hello all. Have a nother question about my new Section 8 tenant..I was there yesterday to cut the small lawn and check the heater(at least that is what my lease says) Anyway, I go into the basement and it is flooded w...

Hello group members,

Would anyone like to share their experience on how to spot signs of physical distress and estimate damage?

I'd start with a few:

Droopy ceiling fan blades - Excessive moisture...