Anant Lal
How to respond to unnecessary repair requests.
I just had a new set of tenants move into my rental. Their initial move-in form noted a few conditions that they asked to have repaired. Although I was able to fix most of the issues, there were one or two that I coul...
Rich Weese
Need Help- CARPET CLEANING EXPERTS
I bought a home that has been closed up for nearly a year. Carpets need cleaning, stretching and smoke smells removed. I haven't had to worry about this in a LONG time. Thirty years ago, I used to close an empty house...
Dustin Faeth
BED BUGS!! Looking to buy a vacant duplex that the previous tenant claims has bed bugs, but how do I know for sure?
BP,
I looked at a great duplex in Columbus, OH today that is currently vacant...the last tenant had to be evicted and when he moved out, he trashed the place and wrote the words "Bed Bugs" on every single wal...
Gerry M.
Documenting Home Warranty Experiences?
I'm probably in the minority buying a home warranty for my rental properties, but I do like the convenience of being able to call in a service request and at least get someone out there relatively quickly for my tenan...
Trischa Scott
Tenant Screening and Seasonal employment
Hi All,I'm going through the process of screening rental applications. Two applicants want to move in together - The first applicant is from 2 a pool technician (3,000/mo) and second applicant is currently attending ...
Hanna Assefa
Need small claims attorney for claim made by plumbing company
A plumbing company sent me unqualified technicians for plumbing work . I was told i was getting a licenced plumber and i did did not. Was charging by the hour . It took them a long time .They did not fully complete w...
Mitch Dowler
Tenant asking for phone lines for DSL?
I have a duplex building I purchased in 2005. It is a pristine building that I update between every tenant and most of my tenants stay two years or more. I have a you lower twenties couple I recently rented to and the...
Account Closed
Will work for free on house remodelling project, Redmond, Wa
Currently work as a Service Technician in 620 units apt complex in Bellevue, Wa. Know how to use tools and fix the apt interior, appliances and paint. Would like to get an experience in flooring, drywall, kitchen and...
Joe Delgado
NYC Newbie Investor Looking to network
Hello Family. My name is Joe Delgado and I am a low voltage cabling technician who was born and raised in NYC. I've owned 2 properties that was used for my primary residence. I sold one and living in the 2nd. I am loo...
Jen Kurtz
What do you do? The famous cocktail party question (in one sentence)
I was thinking about this recently. Those are who are not fully self-employed as a real estate investor, what sorts of day (or night) jobs do you have? I was curious to see if there were any types of jobs or industrie...