Leon Chappell
Lipstick on a pig phrase
Hey. I have heard the term lipstick on a pig a lot since I have got into real estate. What actually constitutes lipstick on a pig over a real rehab? Is putting lipstick on a pig something like just replacing carpet an...
Amy Greenwood
how to honestly and fairly review a guest
We just launched our first STR and our second guest accidentally melted the siding with the grill. There were some other little things that I didn't like about how they cared for the place. But, the main issue is the ...
Alex Gordon
Purchasing a house with Attic Mold
Hey there, I'm a somewhat new investor looking to pickup my second buy and hold property. I've just gone under contract on a duplex that fits my criteria and is in generally good shape. I spoke with my inspector who...
Joel Zwemer
What inspections do investor purchasers typically order?
I have a contract on a single family residential property located in South Florida intended as a rental unit. It was constructed in the 1950s. I ordered a standard inspection and the inspection firm immediately reco...
Tobey Porter
Overweight tenant split a toilet
Let me start by saying we are not judgmental people; this post isn't meant to be shaming. We have a tenant who I would guess is up over 400 lbs. His toilet split the other day. We hadn't given any consideration to ...
Jeremy Shinall
What to Do with a 'Tired Landlord' Who Isn't Motivated or Desperate?
Hi everyone! I'm still a newbie that's learning to crawl in this REI world. In looking to find my 'first deal', I had a conversation with a friend about his condo property.He purchased this condo in 2007 as a 2nd inve...
Jerry Zigounakis
First STR Advice
I just bought my first STR and hopefully closing in February. The home is in a great location in Big Bear Lake, CA close to the Village and Ski Slopes.I have an array of emotions being scared of failung and excited al...
Jameson Sullivan
Renting to military
I live in a place thats heavy with military bases. We have air force and navy. In Tacoma where the airforce is, prices are pretty high for homes. Houses are moving all the time and finding deals is tougher. In bremert...
Elizabeth Blazina
mold making tenant sick?
Hi BP members, I have a tenant that has called me to report what he believes to be a mold issue that is causing him to be sick. Now I have checked the plumbing and found no issues and I normally am pretty dil...
Kush Khandelwal
Tenant threatening to break lease with mold excuse
My new tenants SFR in Grovetown, GA are complaining of possible mold and wishing to break the lease. Seeking any advice. To add more background. I purchased this property in October - it's a 2004 SFR in great conditio...