Ericka G.
Is this repair quote fair?
Hi all,
Getting some work done this week and would appreciate a second set of eyes on this cost estimate. Does $1450 seem fair for this amount of work? That is for labor for 2 guys and they said they can do the wor...
Nicole Vincent
Analyzing Short Term Rentals
Hello All, My husband and I are looked to buy a short term rental in the Smokies in the next few months. I have gotten pretty good at analyzing long term rentals but have a feeling I am leaving things out when analyzi...
Jared Skillicorn
Is mold the tenant’s responsibility?
The tenant is responsible for cleaning the house. But is the case of mold in the bathroom and in a few other locations.. Would this still be the tenant’s responsibility? Note there was no mold in there when they first...
John Chapman
window coverings for student rentals
What is the least maintenance window covering for college student rentals? We have 20 properties ranging in age from 1 to 90 years old. I would like to standardize on a window covering that is low maintenance and...
Karen Higgins
Self showings of properties w/o management present... Thoughts?
As we are looking at ways to improve our efficiencies and decrease vacancies, the topic of self scheduled showings is on the table. What are your thoughts? Do you think the "risk" is worth it? Does anyone have recom...
Tanyal Bricthorn
Routine maintenance at turnover
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone keeps a list of things that often need attention at turnover. Or things that should just be done because it's easier during the vacancy. I'm thinking of things like snaking drains, re...
Connor Riley
Denver Area Airbnb - Cleaner and Photographer
Looking for recommendations for Airbnb cleaners and photographers in the Denver/Lakewood area. Thanks in advance!
John Stavropoulos
Tree Roots in Sewer Line... Any Recommendations?
Tenant water was getting backed up into shower. Plumbers came out and found sewer pipes were clogged with tree roots. Now I need a new line and am looking at ~12,000. Any local (Aurora/Western Suburbs) contractor reco...
Nazz Wang
Milddle west winter damaged pipes
A house was sitting on the market during this past long cold winter in the Midwest with no heat and utilities. I was told by the realtor that all the pipes broke as a result. Never lived in a place that snows in my wh...
Mindy Bowden
Insurance for water line
I got an offer from a utility company for one of my rental properties to purchase insurance for the exterior water line service for $4.95/month. Is it worth it or am I better off just saving that money? What is the li...