Gayle Martensen
Flooring for rentals
Any recommendations regarding ceramic vs porcelain vs travertine? I see some amazing deals on travertine and I know I would have to seal it really well, but I'm concerned about durability and who often it would ne...
Chip Brault
How to tie up a mobile in a 55+ park for rehab and resale/re-rent
How do I tie up this property?
A guy is selling a double wide in a desired 55+ park in my town. He keeps sayin you must 'qualify' first in the park. (background check-credit) but i am not interested in living there, ...
Mike Russo
Who Pays - Tenant or Landlord?
Hi all,I am trying to hammer out the repairs and replacements a tenant is responsible to pay for as well as my responsibilities as the home owner. I have been reading on BP and the answers are all over the map. Will y...
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Tips on property inspection
Doors. Make sure doors to the outside have properly working locks. At least one exit door must be accessible to the outside without the use of a key.
Ceilings, walls, and floors should have no large cracks, holes, pe...
Summer Cherry
Landlords! What is worth deducting from a security deposit?
Reasonable wear and tear seems subjective. I have a bachelor military tenant, whom was negligent and never cleaned. The toilet had dark brown stains. The formica counter drawer corners were chipped off and full of wat...
Jim Boston
Does anyone know a lead paint inspector
My rentals are all pretty nice, recently painted, but are all still pretty old. I'd like someone who is pretty lenient and will work with me to pass the first time.Thanks
Stone Jin
Toledo REIA Lead Law
I've been getting email from Toledo REIA regarding how all "rental" homes need to be in compliance with lead. What does this mean for rentals in Toledo?This legislation will require: “the presence of deteriorated pai...
Michael Kennedy
Owner occupied MFR financed by VA Loan
Hey I was wondering if I could house hack a small multifamily home financed through a VA Loan? I am a veteran and do qualified.
Noah Barba
when to test for lead paint?
Hey Everybody, after finding a potential fix and flip, I noticed mold and asbestos. That got me thinking about lead based paint. This is a house build in 1930 in Garden City, MI. What are the chances this house is cov...
Jerry Brainard
I have a property, now what?
Hello all and thank you in advance. This is my first time using the forum for any type of questions so hope I am posting in the right area!My situation: I own a single family 3bdr home in very demanding market. We are...