Dick Green
Sprinkler System
I'm thinking about a sprinkler system for my home. The land area is aproximately 8000 sq. ft. The cost to have it sub-contracted is about 1500 bucks.
Should I do it myself? I've never done it before. Is it some...
Andy Kaplan
Kitchen cabinets - fast
I’m turning one of my rentals and found that the cabinets are trashed. IKEA ( my usual go to) has 1 month lead time. Any thoughts on online cabinet sellers that have fast turn around? I’m in Portland, OR if that helps...
Matt Charette
Massachusetts cost per sq/ft for skim coating and painting
Hey folks, I’m in the process of a DIY live in flip. I’ve already fully renovated one bedroom top to bottom. I still have about 700-1000 square feet of rooms with wallpaper that needs to be removed, repaired, skimmed ...
Paige Roberts
Tenants moving out due to roaches
My tenants called today informing me they are breaking their lease and moving out. They moved in around February of this year. I had the rental professional sprayed before move in. A 3 or so weeks after they told m...
Brook W.
Using Energy Efficiency as a Strategy
Hi Folks. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has successfully insulated and installed energy-saving or high-efficiency products. I am interested in hearing if you've frontloaded the cost and really benefitt...
Rich Cavanagh
Dormant flea problems
Long story short I just evicted a tenant that left a dog behind. The house is infested and the dog is gone. Pest control has been out 4 times so far in the past 4-5 weeks to spray. Fleas remain. We have vacuumed an...
Matt Tallent
Paint color, brand, and quantity
Hey all,Another paint question I know. I have to do some painting again and color matching is getting old. I want one color that I will use for the rest of time. I was thinking of light gray because it’s neutral but h...
Christine Oliphant
Should I deduct from the security deposit for these things?
My current tenants have moved out as they just bought a home but the lease doesn't expire until April 15th. I haven't done the final inspection yet but have been through the house and noticed a couple of things. I...
Chris Johnson
[Renter] Is there a good way to break lease due to insect problem
If it does matter, the apartment is located in Minnesota, Minneapolis/Saint Louis Park. My girlfriend and I moved into an apartment on May 1, 2017 (little over a month ago). It was a pretty bad experience right out ...
Jonathan Newman
Evaluating deal on 4-plex
What are your thoughts on this deal?
It's got 4 1br/1ba units. Comparable rents in the area are $350-390, some including partial utilities.
Asking price is $29k and it needs "about" $25k in repairs, which can be ...