Les Jean-Pierre
Smart lock alternatives
Hi, I have a cylinder lock that, when I showed a picture to a couple locksmiths, is supposedly incompatible with any smartlocks because the door is too thin where the lock is located. I have some lockboxes but any ot...
Account Closed
Documenting Capital Expense(s)
Hello All!
First, thank you in advance for taking out the time to read this. My partner and I are currently renovating 2/4 units in our fourplex. My role is to keep track of the P&L, budgeting and documenting. I...
Angela Smith
How to rid roots from sewer pipes
We are having a problem with slow drains. Had a camera put through the plumbing and discovered roots in the clay sewer pipe. The plumber quoted $900 to jet it out, or $3500 to dig up and replace the pipe.I see there...
Bryce Hammill
Stove replacement help
I was looking for some guidance on a stove replacement. This is in our first out of state duplex. We replaced a stove in one unit as it quit working. (Inspection photos from purchase shows the stove was 5 years old.)...
Nancy Zhao
Would you replace double pane aluminum windows on a flip?
Here's my dilemma. The property is built on the side of a hill with panoramic views of below. The windows are 20 years old and aluminum but are actually double pane, and hasn't been taken care of in their entire lifes...
Bryan Weller
Bigger Costs
I've very new and still learning. I've read a lot about the 50% rule and I'm wondering about one aspect. A big part of the 50% rule is saving capitol back for those big ticket items like furnace replacement or, the mo...
Ericka G.
Tenant of 2 years wants new flooring. Who is responsible?
Tenant of 2 years sent me pictures of kitchen flooring that is coming up around the edges (linoleum). It was in solid condition, not peeling, when they moved in but it is old. They are requesting that I replace the ...
Steve S.
Do you use annual air filters or expect tenants to change them?
I’ve been looking into going to annual ac filters and just replacing as the lease expires.
Thoughts or best practices?
Samantha Klein
Overflowing toilet...but weird
Hey BPers, I'm looking for some insight. I have a tenant who called me to tell me that there toilet was overflowing but they turned the water supply to the toilet off. I drive over there and the tenant says "Something...
Larry C.
1031 and Realty Mogul
Hi,I want to ask are there any members who have experience with Realty Mogul investment through a 1031 exchange? I am currently selling a Chicago two-unit rental building that will net approximately $200k that will ...