Noah Barba
when to test for lead paint?
Hey Everybody, after finding a potential fix and flip, I noticed mold and asbestos. That got me thinking about lead based paint. This is a house build in 1930 in Garden City, MI. What are the chances this house is cov...
Tess Tari
First turnover!
Hi Everyone! It's been a while since I posted last. We've been struggling with our inherited tenants, and we're finally at the end of the lease! I will say that we have learned a LOT through this last eleven months...
Matthew Koch
Where is the "super team?"
So a problem that I have been noticing and I'm not sure if this is true in all markets but if a lot of people have a hard time buying in bad neighborhoods c or d class neighborhoods then the suggestion is to buy a run...
Molly Morlino
Eviction Due to SMOKING lease violation
We've owned our rentals (built from the ground up) for almost 2 years now and the time as come to eviction someone. Not happy... I really like this tenant and have no other issues whatsoever. They are pleasant, pay ...
Mark Manship
Hold out for Sale or Transition to Renting
I'll try to keep this as specific as possible as to prevent the "...it depends" responses. I understand this is a lengthy post, but it is all in the interest of garnering the most pointed advice.BLUF: Wife and I own a...
Ralph Miller
$3500 to install 430ft2 of floating vinyl flooring worth it?
I have an apartment that is 1092ft2 2bd/1ba.Rent is $600/month. Currently have a tenant until June 2021.I was planning to take out the carpet and install adhesive vinyl flooring.The flooring company I usually used qu...
Joe Splitrock
Rental lease agreement for AirBNB is that common?
My family is going on vacation this summer and rented through AirBNB. We are staying six days. After booking, the owner sent us a 5 page lease agreement for their property. Probably a more detailed lease than half the...
Alicia Katnik-Canney
Best Rental Upgrades to Increase Rents
What are some of the best upgrades to make on a rental property in order to increase rent? Our unit is in the worst shape of all 4 and therefore is rented for the least in the complex. This is our first rental and it...
Ricardo R.
Wall Colors for Rental Units
Hi everyone. We are in the middle of remodeling our 2 bedroom units within an apartment building. Currently the wall colors in every unit is WHITE in satin and looks if it hasn't been painted since the 70's so lots of...
Wesley C.
crawl space fungus
I've read other threads on BP about mold, but as you know different regions of the country tend to experience mold in different forms and fashions. Here in the south, we have lots of crawl spaces that are very hum...