Paul Sandhu
Have you ever given bad news to your STR tenants?
Two times I had to notify them of a death of a co worker.A third time I let a house with 8 guys in it know they were getting layed off from work that day. They were working night shift, and wake up around 5:30 pm. T...
Joe Tomko
I'm looking for a lease template -- Please share
I am looking for a lease for a SFH whereby the tenant is responsible for tenant activities (such as you clog a toilet or break a door or window, you fix it or you pay to fix it), but I am responsible for landlord stuf...
Joshua Gordon
My water utility success story
So my wife and I bought a condo for a personal residence (we have since become landlords on it). The water pressure was so bad when we bought it that it took 20 minutes to fill the tub to wash the kids. We were gett...
Kenny Smith
as we head into fall, don't forget about these...
as we head into fall, don't forget about these...When you buy a home, nobody gives you a "how to" manual. For the most part, most homeowners are uneducated of what needs to be done to maintain your home throughout th...
Rick L.
How to make your property indestructible, well almost!
I'm considering expanding my property portfolio into the section 8 realm. Now, we've all heard the horror stories of tenants trashing the property/units, late payments/no payments, etc. However, before I jump of...
Justin Nienhaus
Repair or Buy Appliances
I just had a dryer quit on me in a single family dwelling. This one is actually the house I used to live, so I have a bit more background on the unit. I know the dryer is over 6 years old (was there when I moved in)...
Donna Paget
Emptying the septic tank
Hey Big Pocketers!I need some advice on what to do with a problem with my tenant and the septic tank. When this renter moved in last year, I had the septic tank emptied. I usually only do this every 3 years or so. She...
Kendall Vrana
Anyone include Toilet Policies in their lease?
Hi, all-- We had an issue with one of our rental properties regarding the brand-new toilet that we installed about 3 months ago. We suspect foreign objects (feminine products, q-tips, makeup remover cloths, etc.) may ...
Account Closed
Minor Maintenance questions
Is it legal/acceptable/best practice to ask the tenant to replace the AC filter every 2 months let's say. The cost for a filter is a few bucks and it's 10 mins of work. Problem is, I don't know the logistics of it. ...
Sam L.
Dependable Bathroom Materials?
I'm in the process of turning over a property. What brands do you guys prefer for dependability and servicing in a rental? I'm looking for input specifically on:*Shower mixer valves (serviceability is big with this on...