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My tenant lived in my rental unit for 4 years. When they moved out, I was surprised how much work I had to do. I had 3 different long term tenants in this unit over last 13 years, never had any issues. Please help me ...
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Dear BP Members,A couple weeks ago, the non-attached garage my rental property was damaged. The garage appears to have been run into by a vehicle that knocked the wood framing off of the slab causing it to lean and ma...
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Hi, This forum has been extremely helpful in navigating the world of investing and property management. I am still new at this (a little over a year with 12 units as owner and manager). That being said, I would apprec...
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I have read some different responses on what to charge for when tenants leave.I have 2 tenants leaving this month. For the one they were there a year and had some minor paint damage / holes. Cost of repair is $150. I...
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I came across an REO that has been completely gutted to the studs and subfloor. Everything left has been sprayed with a dark gray paint. EVERYTHING. Electrical conduit, switches, studs, rafters, subfloor. (Not windows...
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We are in the very beginning stages of rebuilding our burned down structure. Yesterday the structural engineer stated there is one sound wall, however there is the option to demo it too. For the pros here, what is t...
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I've recently had the luck of having two of my listings inspected by a WDO inspector that I, along with others I've spoken to, believe is a bit overzealous. Anyone have some advice on how to avoid this? I remember a f...
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I have a duplex under contract here in DC. The floor of the first floor unit is dipping in and many of the corners aren't quite 90 degrees. All signs of floor joist rot, damage or settlement underneath. There is no...
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Howdy,I am looking for what the title says. I would like a referral for an attorney who is good at tenant collections, forever till collected, in the Baltimore Maryland Area. Most of my rentals are in Baltimore County...
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Hello all!,
I am working on purchasing my first single family unit in north of Houston, texas. How should I decide what flooring to lay? Should i decide based on cost, surrounding area ( such as environment or homes)...