Bradley A.
3-Flat repipe, galvanized to copper. Increased value?
Looking for insight on whether or not repiping our Chicago three flat from galvanized to copper (PEX isn’t allowed) will add any significant resale value.Repiping is on our less urgent list of necessary maintenance it...
Brock Bonnicksen
Tenant clogged sewer 3x in 3 months
I have an issue with a tenant repetitively clogging the sewer, and requiring a plumber to unclog each time. The first two times I hired the plumber and covered the costs. The plumber believes it is an issue with use -...
Account Closed
The Moment You Realize Just How Bad Your Property Manager Is..
When your property managers fix for water leaking into an apartment is this...Please don't mind my venting. *3 Month vacancy for 1 unit costed us $350 in electricity from Jan - April 1st, when the main heat source is ...
Marcele Johnson
Legal action for a newly purchased property
Hi I just purchased a property about a month ago newly remodeled and now I have water coming from outside into the garden apartment through base boards and it looked like they put tar down outside along wall to try an...
Grace Olinger
New landlord requesting tips on rental - laundry, pets, lease
Hello,I am a new landlord of an owner occupied small multifamily property and was hoping to get some advice from more experienced investor/landlords. - I will be putting laundry in-unit, but not sure what to look for....
John Stavropoulos
Tree Roots in Sewer Line... Any Recommendations?
Tenant water was getting backed up into shower. Plumbers came out and found sewer pipes were clogged with tree roots. Now I need a new line and am looking at ~12,000. Any local (Aurora/Western Suburbs) contractor reco...
Karyn T.
"Slow" plumbing
Our rental property is a very well kept, historic home, built in 1924, located outside of Seattle. We moved our current tenants in October 2014. Within 4 days, they (the wife, in particular) had caused $12K in plumb...
Bryan Beato
Clogged hair results in massive bill
Hi everyone,
I have a friend of mine who is a renter and was asking for my assistance as a landlord but wanted to seek other opinions.
She has been renting this home for 3 years. First year with a lease and month to...
Christopher Nichols
Best home improvement option for me?
Here is a little bit of background...
I purchased a ranch in North Framingham MA at a very good price. I am trying to get about 50,000-70,000 of financing to make home improvements to get the house ready for rent. Fo...
Ian Dikhtiar
Tenant welcome packages
What do you think of giving your tenants a welcome package?