Landlords: what brand is your longest lasting/most trouble free toilet fill valve and flapper. I manage a property with only five toilets but the fill valves seem to need endless replacing. There's extremely hard w...

I've done one deal so far.  A duplex.  I'm really looking to scale quickly with small (10-20 unit) apartments now.  I've seen how costly repairs can be from this duplex, and I wanted to know from others, is there a mi...

Hello, I'm just starting out here in Reno, NVMy goal with joining Bigger pockets community is to buy 25 BRR properties by the age of 25. I love to hike and be outside constantly!

Does anyone find that STRs have higher need for repairs than long term rentals?  When analyzing, what percentage of gross income do you set aside for cap ex and maintenance?

Hello all,I had some questions about building a four plex rental property. My goal is to build one and live in one unit for at least a couple years. The reason I want to build new is because I know how to do the roof,...

First lease renewal. Have single family home, on one acre, In PA there are no guidelines for amt. of increase. Not section 8, both tenants work.  Looking in the area at available rentals that are similar, i decided on...

Most of my rentals allow pets. I do get pics of all pets, plus info on the breed and age (so no replacing of pets can be done).Here's my question: Do any of you require up to date shot records? Such as for rabies? I'v...

Calling all Mainers! Where does everyone get kitchen cabinets for their rentals? I have an owner-occupied 3 family in Portland where I am almost finished legalizing the third unit. It is a small one bedroom unit and I...

We took over a 12 unit building in January of this year that is mostly lower income immigrant families (I mention this because it may be relevant) and we are having problems with bed bugs. One unit told me they have h...

I sold a new construction SF home a few years back and just received an email (see below) that the fireplace is not properly insulated. I'm looking for advice in responding. The picture is the actual fireplace. Ha...