I recently purchased a duplex that needs repairs. I’m in Los Angeles and the property is in Ohio. I visited the unit recently for 3 days. It’s my first rental property and I’m hoping someone can help me out.One side o...

Rented out a short term rental place to a guy from India yesterday. He's rented from me at least 3x before. He called me today and said there is no hot water. My wife cleaned the place day before yesterday and there w...

Electric is in tenant's name and 6 months overdue.  Township-run electric cannot shut off service in winter (not allowed here in PA due to cold).  Township called me and said that I needed to pay the bill or they woul...

Hi, After few months of rehab on a duplex I was ready to rent both units, and just a few days after I listed each unit for rent my pipes burst due to the cold weather leaving both units significantly damaged. I was wo...

Hello BP,
I've noticed my sump pump is getting louder lately. I'm unfamiliar with maintenance on these as I didn't have them where I lived. I've never seen a set up like mine, it has what appears to be a pump then it...

My tenant let me know last month that their power bill was about double what it had been.  Since it was really cold, I wasn't concerned too much about it, but still had an HVAC tech go check it out.  I wanted to make ...

Hello BP,I have a duplex located in the philadelphia area. My property is completely vacant while it is being worked on, and I haven’t been there in about a week or so. This evening I sent over someone to my property ...

I currently have a 23 year old water heater in an 8 unit building. The inlet and outlet areas on the water heater are corroding, and when last checked, appear to have water pooled around them. I would rather have it r...

Hey everyone! I have a strange situation and am curious what everyone’s thoughts are. I had a cold water line pex fitting fail in the wall at my duplex. Water came in through the cabinets for 10-15 minutes and it dest...

I am an active investor here in Portland. Its a great market to work. However this isn't about me. I need advice on what advice to pass on to a buddy. I have a friend who has seen me enjoy some success flipping houses...