Kyle Benham
My Problem or Tenant Problem?
Hello all, my name is Kyle, and I'm looking for some advice from those that have potentially gone through and experience similar and what you all did to resolve it.
I bought a 4-unit multi-family two years ago. It is...
Taylor D. Jenkins
Flood lights for SFH
What brand/type of floodlights do you use for your SFHs and why that type?I’m looking for lights that are energy efficient, so maybe motion sensor and that aren’t an eyesore
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Slugs
I just purchased a duplex 2 weeks ago where the rents were almost half of market rent. I decided not to do what everyone else in Portland is doing when they acquire a property--namely kick out all the tenants, rehab,...
Erik Hansen
Best smart locks and security system for STR
Hey BP folks, looking for suggestions on best smart lock and security system (w/cameras) for a new STR I’ll be acquiring. I’ll be self managing from afar so I’ll need remote programming capabilities for both. After ...
Stephen Lee
Simplisafe Alarms- What's your strategy??
What do you Simplisafe users usually do for installs? The issue for me is that I don't want to be running around messing with alarm systems which gives me a couple of options:1. Install it first thing before/right aft...
Andrew Cordle
Kitchen Rehab - including information, pics, and SKUs!
The major change we made in this house was opening up the walls and headers between the living room, dining room, and kitchen area. This was kind of challenging as our contractor had to analyze the structure close...
Jay Garrison
DIY alarm system
Hi,I have a unit that is vacant and I would like to take some measures to keep squatters out. Can anyone recommend certain cameras, or a device to put on the door in case someone tries to force entry? Thanks
Birgit De La Torre
Recommendation for Coin operated washer brands?
With my municipality's water department giving a huge rebate, I decided that it is time to stop leasing. However, I can hardly find any reviews on reliability of brands.If any of you have experience, good or bad, wit...
Hugh Ayles
It's not a flip until...
You've busted a water pipe and a couple days later your house is broken into and all your tools are stolen.At least the thief left us a new umbrella. I could have used that when I busted the water pipe.Not really sur...
Shawn Ryan
Zoning Variance & Permit Set Drawings
When applying for a zoning variance going from RS5 to Triplex/Multi and doing a gut renovation how detailed do your permit set drawings need to be in order to get approval from ZBA and local neighborhood meeting? (Do ...