Yengkong Sayaovong
HVAC issue with tenants.
I have called a contractor out to fix the AC unit twice within the past month. I knew what the issue was but I didn't want to just blurt it out without any proof that they are turning the AC off when leaving the house...
Aaron Santas
Free Roofing tips for members
Hello all! I am a new member to the site. I joined to learn more about investing for my retirement, but I own a couple of large roofing companies in Washington state. I am not an expert in investing, but I know a fair...
Renee Anders
Selling a rental property - what to fix, what to leave
My spouse and I own around 10 properties in our area. One is a property he purchased before we met. It was rented to the same renter for 11 years with a manager taking care of the property. The renter recently moved o...
Ryan Swanson
Which layout would be more attractive??? Is it worth the investme
Current state: Value 240k, 3BR/1.5 BAUpstairs bedrooms are... 1. 10X12 2. 12X12 3. 12x10 A: Add a bedroom downstairs and bath =4BR/2.5BA Total cost = 4kB: Combine the Current Master and Bedroom (See picture below) t...
Pat L.
Easy fix for Basement Humidity & potential mold issues
I read about this idea on a self help web blog some time ago but can't remember where so hopefully it won't be a copyright issue.We have several rubble/hand dug very damp basements so I tried it in what I consider the...
David Sisson
tenant complaining about musty smell in closet
I have a new tenant in my commercial property. They are complaining about a musty smell in a closet and have used the dreaded "mold" word. They are complaining about headaches. Honestly, this is their second day in th...
Tristan Scott Zell
Tenant has COVID but the heat is broken.
I have a tenant who just got Covid and is quarantining inside the apartment. They notified me that also the thermostat is broken and they aren't able to set it to a reasonable temperature, this is not good since as th...
Jacob Elbe
Do I really need a chimney liner?
I'm buying a duplex and the home inspector brought up a concern about the furnaces and hot water heaters venting into the old chimney on the house. There are no fireplaces. I've never heard of this before, so am hop...
Bryce Fairburn
Beginner deal analysis
Hey BP folksAs I am still very new to this, and have a level of nervousness attached to this deal, I am looking for some thoughts and feedback. The property: 2bed 1 bath, 5acre. Detached 2 car garage. Age 10 years ...
Mark Bosworth
Web Enabled Thermostats
I'm seeing high electric bills in our STR properties and was wondering if anyone had tried using a web thermostat to reduce power usage when the unit was vacant. The idea would be to turn the AC up (higher temps) whe...