Chad Rumsey
How specific do CCRs need to be?
I am building a 7-plex of townhomes and I need to draft CCRs for the city. This is my DIY question: How specific are they to a development? Can I just modify and use CCRs from another similar project in the area? Or d...
Johann Jells
Appliances: when to repair and when to pitch?
So I just lost a round in this game with a 7 year old fridge that was failing to cool but was clearly not the compressor. Failed $200 repair vs $700 to replace. I thought I knew what I was doing, that compressor prob...
Keenan Fitzpatrick
DIY home repairs vs. hiring unreliable contractors: which is the lesser of two evils?
There is tremendous value in DIY upgrades. The majority of the expense on projects is labor, not materials. And good contractors are battling a shortage of labor and skilled labor. But you need to be honest with yours...
Kyle Myers
Installing and Maintaining Gutters
BP landlord experts I need your advice,I'm in the process of closing on a turnkey and they've been awesome ensuring everything on the inspection is fixed before we close. However, the inspector mentioned that he "rec...
Kevin Auyong
tenant move out cleaning premises-shampoo carpets?
Hi, I generally understand that the tenant should return the premises in the same condition as when they moved in less wear and tear. I have a tenant that when they moved in the place was thoroughly cleaned. This incl...
Rachel Lang
Advice...rehab DIY or hire it out? First flip
I am deep into the researching stage of my first flip. Hoping to buy my first property in the next few months.My question is...how do you decide what repairs to DIY and what to hire out? Obviously I could easily manag...
Ashly B.
Do you DIY painting or contract?
I thought I wanted to DIY but a week in and SO MUCH TRIM later, I'm second guessing. Feel like there are so many other things that need to be done and its taking way longer than I anticipated. Is hiring out painting w...
Samuel J Claeson
Can you deduct landlord labor out of a tenants security deposit?
Hello BP members,I had a tenant move out on February 28, 2018 and she dumped a LARGE pile of kitty-litter (with cat feces) in a large woodchip garden bed that is attached to the home (we also took photos for evidence)...
Steven Westlake
How many are DIYers? Please answer either way, yes or no
Mostly because I’m nosey, please reply yes if you’re a DIYer, no if you sub out all work, or some other hands off investor method. Along with details if you wish. Fyi, I’m definitely hands on, even built from ground ...
Aaron J Latal
How to clean a very dirty linoleum floor?
My dog had diarrhea all over the floor in my basement. I have mopped and remopped it and it still stinks. I am hoping someone here has a suggestion on how to clean this floor and get the stink out. I am looking for ...