David Lewis
1920’s home with cedar walls... what to do?
We’re removing all the lovely wood paneling to find 1x8 cedar planks. My question is what to do with the cedar planks. Leave exposed and coat with polycyclic, whitewash, etc. or install drywall, texture, and paint? I ...
Zach Yonek
Renters put dish soap in the dishwasher...
Our Airbnb guests ran dish soap in the dishwasher and you know how that goes... What do you use to clean this out? I’ve seen different things like alcohol, baking soda etc, but am wondering if any of you have had to d...
Michael McConlogue
FYI New York Land lords and Property Managers
Just want to make sure you are aware of the new Smoke Detector law going into effect this April. Here is a link to some info which has a link to the law. https://www.nysar.com/nysar-news/latest-news/2017/01/03/smoke-d...
Katlynn Teague
Tips and Tricks for throwing Bandit Signs
Good Afternoon BP, Does anybody have any tips and tricks when throwing bandit signs? Any specific ways to avoid code enforcement? I know I will get some comments that bandit signs are a waste of time but, I have met s...
Aaron W.
Considering terminating contract due to uninhabitable
I have a tenant that insist on still renting my house despite water coming into the garage where I just paid to have a wall torn out that was infested with mold. I thought the problem was taken care of but no it is n...
Mariah Jeffery
Interest rate for commercial mortgage?
Can someone please give me a rough estimate of what interest rate I should expect to pay for a 16-unit apartment complex? I would prefer a 30 year fixed loan, but I'm not sure what is typical for commercial. I have 79...
Albert Xavier
10% Correction in Bay Area market after Tax Reform?
Hi Folks,I cannot understand why more people are not talking about this. Renter:Imagine I am a renter in Bay Area and I wan't to buy an average $1M home here in Bay Area and want to put down a decent 25%. My loan woul...
Andrew Saus
HELP! 120+ Year old plaster with multiple layers of wallpaper and paint!! Fixes..?.
Hello friends!Has anyone had experience with this? I bought a rental property and am debating skiming over the bubbling portions, or just drywalling over everything - since there is a TON of bubbling/bowing from the w...
Cameron King
DALLAS - Termite Damage Wall Reframing
Hello!I have a house with some pretty extensive termite/water damage on the wooden framing of two exterior walls. The outside siding is brick.It looks like the entire frame needs to be ripped out and replaced but beca...
Kyle Davis
Hire management company, or no?
Those of you out there that are local investors in small multifamily, do you prefer to self manage or hire a management company?
There is a seemingly very reputable company in my town and I'm considering turning mana...