Mark S.
Section 8: Require Tenants to Mow?
Can you require a Section 8 tenant to mow their own lawn? If so, what are the odds they do it? If you can't require this, can you bump up the rent at all to include it, or is this simply a "cost of doing business?"
Brian Hughes
Repairs of steel/concrete cantilevered stairs
Hi All-Just to be different: a maintenance question. Posting in local forums to hopefully get local feedback.One of my properties, a 1980 built 4-plex in Burien has those steel and concrete "cantilevered" stairs on...
Hamad Khan
Glue down vinyl or click vinyl
Experienced landlords and diy's, which flooring flooring is more durable for tenants? Click ones or glue down ones? Or you think of any other option?
Cory Mickler
Sunken cement block steps in front porch need replacing
The cement steps leading up to the porch of my SFR need to be replaced. they have sunken into the ground and are starting to crumble. What is the best way to repair or rebuild the steps?
Erik B.
Inheriting Tenants No Lease - How To Protect Myself
So I am closing on a triplex this Friday. I would occupy one unit and inheriting two tenants. Per our purchase agreement with seller, there are no written leases, both month-to-month, and no security deposits.What hap...
Stephen Wescott
Military move to SA in July
Good day everyone, I am currently Active Duty and my wife Carley is a Mortgage LO for Griffin Funding. We are moving to SA in July for a portion of Physicians Assistant school and we will only be there for 16 months. ...
Denise Webster
Should appraisals drive my analysis?
Speaking with a few realtors and private lenders, I am hearing that ARV appraisals are returning with conservative (low) values. Couple that with a house I currently have that has limited neighborhood comps, I am n...
Dan Vleck
Expensing repairs for 7th rental
According to NOLO you can expense the repairs for houses after you have an established business. Whenever I see the topic discussed, however, people say you need to add the repair costs to the cost basis of the house...
Kimberly Derodes
Wooden stairs
We are getting a 2 story property ready to rent. Previously the stairs were carpeted. We removed old carpet and found fairly decent hardwood. I think hardwood stairs are beautiful and carpet gets stained easily. My hu...
Angela Smith
Greenwood, old town neighborhood
Greenwood is getting started on some major downtown renovations. there are homes available in the old town greenwood area. Currently, this area has a LOT of rentals. But, I'm wondering what your thoughts are on ge...