Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation Study on Small Residential Condo
A cost segregation study was performed on this residential condo in Herndon, VA purchased in 2017 with a depreciable cost basis of $151,518. The condominium is 1 story and 1,333 square feet and was constructed in 2016...
Christine Mwai
Appliances in rentals....to do or not to do?
Hey All,Please help me on this... in your view or experience, is it a plus or minus to provide appliances to tenants? And do you take care of issues or not if you provide these.. Thanks!
Sam Leon
Central AC Advice
I have a few general questions about central AC and some specific ones about pets.I have a tenant who's complaining that her electric bill is too high. Her monthly electric bill is around $150. She said she spoke to...
Sunny P.
AC repair
Tenant calls and complains temp won't go below 75. I called a bunch of companies, and finally got one to come out after 5pm because that's the only time that works for the tenant. Repair guy tells me the FILTER was f...
Jack B.
Giving tenants a move out checklist
I've noticed there are roughly three things that are a common issue when tenants move out. As such today I started sending emails about these items to tenants, starting with the tenant I have moving out now.Carpet/Wal...
Lee David
The Next Step - Business Plan Needs a Tune-Up
I have been at this game for about 10 years now and own/manage about 20 rental units in my mid-major city. They are 1-4 unit homes. Rental market is good and vacancy is not usually an issue. They are cash flowing de...
Art Maydan
Brand New A/C Won't Turn On
I bought my duplex in October and haven’t needed the A/C yet. Each unit has its own A/C unit and it was a gut rehab so everything is brand new and should be working. When I go to turn the A/C on, it won’t start. I’ve ...
Jamar Lockwood
Raising Rent on rental property
Hi BPI'm in the process of purchasing a rental property in Cleveland Heights, OH. The tenant is currently paying below market rent. Their current lease says I can terminate lease with 60 day notice. Am I able to raise...
Michael Mendez
Home Warranty for Self Manage Properties
I was in a work shop and someone recommended self managing and use a home warranty to help with maintenance. They said the tenant pays for a monthly home warranty and the price is deducted from their monthly rent. I l...
Jesse Park
Install A/C and reinstall furnace in my rental (Denver metro)
I purchased a 6bd/3.5ba home ($450k) in March, put $55k in reno, and I'm house hacking with two roommates. I'm looking to cash out refi next year.
I have a 12 year old furnace with ducting. With the summer season ram...