Clifton Ho
Tree Damage to Tenant
Hi Guys,I have a rental property in Kansas City, MO and a tree branch on my property has fallen and damaged my tenant's car that was parked in the drive way. He is asking for my insurance or me to cover the damages. H...
Chris Martin
Wakeup call - ghost forests
This is more an FYI, since my guess is that most on BP don't have NC or VA silviculture land holdings. If you do have or invest in tree stands on the coast, then hopefully the ecological phenomenon described by this r...
Irving Casas
Evaluating a duplex in Portland, Oregon.
Hello BP community!
I'm evaluating a duplex in the Portland, Oregon. The duplex only has off street parking. Has anyone in the Portland area added a driveway to an older home? Please share your experience!
Paul Smythe
Trenchless pipe lining...is it worth it?
Looking to get advice from other landlords on a "situation" I've found myself in. I have a portfolio of five duplexes with constant plumbing issues. Some weeks are better than others, but this week alone I've had sewe...
Dan D.
What would you do with these porch windows?
The shrub is being removed and we'll likely replace the front door. The aluminum windows are an eyesore.Is there a way to make these look better, or do I need to remove and replace? The space behind them is a porch....
William Coet
What To Do: Neighbor's New Trees Will Heave Driveway Too Close
Like the title states, the trees will become large and heave our driveway, not to mention the branches will overhang our driveway and drop debris on the vehicles that are parked there. I know branches that overhang t...
Phil Good
Tree Roots in Sewer Line - Scoped when Bought & No Issues Found
Hey Guys,I bought a duplex in Atlanta (first rental property) in early June 2018. Inspection report showed no major issues that the seller didn't fix. Inspector advised inspecting sewer line. I used a plumber recommen...
Harris Pantlik
First time investor gets owned
So long story short I purchased two homes on the same lot June 16, 2020. I live in the slightly bigger one and rent the smaller one out to a nice young lady who has been pleasant to deal with. Fast forward to August 2...
Charles H.
Wood patio - Slippery when wet - Potential issue?
Hi All,a place i am looking at has a small wood patio and some wood stairs to access the garden.It felt slippery when wet.Anything i should be careful of ? Should I put a small sign ? Put some of the black anti-slippe...
Luke H.
Me or Neighbor : Who's responisble?
Hi all,Hope all is well. I have a tree in my yard. Branches are hanging over to neighbor's yard. Am I responsible if:a) Branches fall into neighbor's yard?b) Damages caused by the falling tree branches?Thank you!