Dan Weyers
First rental property
Hi Everyone,We have made an offer that was accepted on a property that is a 4-plex. It has three 2b 1ba and one 1b 1ba. We are going to renovate one unit right away with new carpet, new paint, and a bathroom update. W...
Larrian Davis
Rent increase, repairs needed, with in place tenants, complaints
Good morning,
Background
3 adults 2 children
pet is in the property
tenant wants kitchen remodel
cosmetic work is needed on unit A which is the tenants
rent was $650 due to covid went up to $850 market ren...
Eddy Dumire
Unloading 750 lb Carpet Roll
So I took Jay Scott (and others) advice and ordered carpet direct from manufacturer from Dalton, GA. It's coming by freight. It's a single roll and weighs 750 lbs. Any suggestions for unloading this? My installer ...
Grant Francke
Long Term/Unhappy Tenants
Hello BP!We have owned a duplex for about 7 months, it had long term tenants (9 years), they are both in their 70's. From the first time we met them during the initial walkthrough, they were not happy, with just abou...
Sunny P.
With rentals, what are you doing at checkout
My tenant is moving out on Friday and I wanted to know what is your checkout process? I am planning on getting the carpets steamed but I would like to know about the cleaning.Should I get the place back cleaned like t...
Bill Manassero
Need Feedback on Atlanta Get Ready Costs
Hi. I have a 3/2.5 bedroom 2-story SFR house in Forest Park (Atlanta), GA and need it turned around to get ready for new tenants. The past tenants left it pretty good with expected wear & tear (replace a facucet...
James Bailey
Tiling over glue or lino?
Hi guys,Writing my first post here. I've been watching for a long time but didn't have much to say until I bought my first house which I just got the keys for yesterday! congratulations to me woohoo. couldn't have don...
Daniel Lehman
Landlord response time
I live in NY and own a couple multifamily properties. I have a formal meeting with new tenants where I go over what I expect from them and what they can expect from me. One of the things I tell them is my business hou...
Jeff G.
Carpet ruined - Do I have recourse? Should I pursue?
I had tenants rent my 2,850 SF house for 5.5 years. They disclosed their four dogs before signing, and they gave me a $500 extra deposit for that (in addition to last month's rent). And the wife said to me as they wer...
Susan C.
Baltimore City landlords allowing pets?
I have not allowed pets in the past and am wondering if that is a mistake. does this increase my liability to a suit if dog bites someone? how much additional rent are you receiving when allowing pets? weight restr...