Jared Mann
Awkward conversation: Female Insight Needed
I am currently househacking my first duplex, a couple weeks ago I noticed the main sewer line was backing up slightly in the unfinished basement. I attributed it to the heaven rain fall we were getting at the time. Th...
Simon D.
Tenant Clogged toilet and flooded bathroom causing water to leak
Hey Everyone,I'm having issue with my tenant in regarding my current SFR. I got a call last week that there was a clog in the toilet, he tried to plunge but didn't work so we called the plumber to snake it and found o...
Michael Baradell
Grading / Drainage issue. Need advice!!
I have a property I am looking into purchasing that has significant drainage issues. The problem is due to a concrete patio that was poured higher than it should have been and not sloped properly so that any water ...
Amy A.
Plumber's digging undermines chimney, who pays for damage?
Keep in mind, this all started with a small leak in the basement plumbing of a very old house:
Tenant reported she could hear a leak in the basement when she did laundry. The leak turned out to be from drain pipes, ...
Tony Castronovo
Mentoring Opportunity Gone Well
Had a really great "mentoring session" yesterday with a new investor (Account Closed). Fadi took the initiative to reach out to me and offer his services, assisting me on a maintenance trip to one of my rental proper...
Benjamin Allen
Bathroom Sink Repaired, and I feel great!!!
My tenant's upstairs bathroom sink was clogging, the previous owner helped me repair it, but man I feel so proud of myself... I snaked it, replaced the S-trap and poured acid down the drain to get everything else clea...
Sahana R.
Especially in Chicago What are some common types lease addendums?
Hello BP Community!I'll be renting my apartment in a few days and I want to have a tight lease for obvious reasons and to take more stress off of me whenever possible. I found a good example by the Chicago Association...
Wesley W.
Plastic bottle stuck in toilet trap
Okay folks, here's one for you to chew on this Tuesday morning. ;)My tenant flushed a plastic bottle, about 4-5" long, about 1-2" in diameter down the toilet and clogged it. It's most likely caught in the drain trap ...
Mindy Jensen
Tenant Maintenance: What Items Should Your Tenant Know How To Do?
The power went out at my house this morning. No big deal, we were planning on walking to school anyway. On the way back, we passed a neighbor, who couldn't take her kids to school because her car was in the garage. We...
Kasia I.
Please Help!! First Home inspection
Hello BP Members. I'm in need of serious advice. I have my first property under contract and just received home inspection report. I thought there were a lot of issues and was ready to walk out, but need your all sinc...