Ashish Brar
Cleveland 4 unit Property tax tripled
Hello BP Folks,I have been recently hit by a complaint from the school board in cuyahoga county for my 4 unit rental property for an increase in property tax from 51k value to 173k valuation. I have the counter compla...
Michaelina Stathakos
Tenant's personal item was broken during repairs
While having flooring repairs done from under the house an antique Christmas garland with glass ornaments fell off the wall and broke. Is it my responsibility as landlord to replace this priceless item? If so what val...
Krishna Chava
How much rent premium are smart home features worth?
I am noticing that smart home amenities for new construction apartments and homes are becoming common. For those of us who own older non-smart properties, I want to analyze cost benefit of retrofitting. It is possible...
Jay Hinrichs
First substantial loss
I have closed a property yesterday that I took a hit on... it was my first loss in 3 years and over 250 transactions that I funded. Take away... BP member good talker bad in execution.. I went and met with him in Atla...
Evelize Ramos
Going to be looking at my first property tomorrow, any advice??
Hi,Tomorrow is a big day for me! I’m going to be looking at my first property! I’ve been attending open houses to try building relationships with realtors and getting use to the idea of looking at houses. Any other ad...
Charles A.
Air BnB: Comments please!
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-bargain-with-the-devilbill-comes-due-for-overextended-airbnb-hosts-11588083336
Allen Lucas
Tenant Putting My Rent Money Into Escrow w/ The County
I have a very obnoxious tenant that does the most over small things. One time I forgot a water bill payment and they cut the water off. When she told me I immediately paid the bill but they didn't come until the next ...
KEVIN FLYNN
Soundproofing an up-down style two family home in RI
Anyone know how to soundproof an up-down 2 family home? I'm located in Rhode Island and my 1st floor tenant is worried about the noise from upstairs, mainly walking around seems to bother them. I have about 8-9 feet...
Mark Doty
Insurance: what to learn/read for small apartments?
Hey BP community,As I’m learning to purchase and own apartments, where should the topic of insurance be in the pecking order? If I’m looking for a 4 plex (residential) or 6-plex (commercial) apartment building, what ...
Gina Nicolas
Are sex offenders a protective class
Good evening all,
I have a 2 units property that is managed by a property management company. I have received a text from my 1st unit tenant that a sex offender is living in the 2nd unit. First floor tenant is panic...