Steve Wang
Costs to enclose a balcony?
I am thinking of enclosing a 3rd floor balcony, turning it into a space which could be used for a home office. The balcony is already surrounded on three sides, with the fourth (open) side flush with the rest of the ...
Leah Brooke
Concrete repair of porch-- Denver rec for repair
Seeking some advice on who to ask for a quote on a porch repair of the concrete slab. In contract now and inspection at the end of the week, so really am looking for a quote to know the cost of the repair. Recommendat...
Isham Zabala
Do tenants pay for new air filters?
Do tenants pay for new air filters or landlords? Thank you!
Andy Eakes
Seeking a wood floor refinisher for old home
Hello BP! I am looking for someone in the San Diego Metro area who can refinish the wood floors on a property I just went into contract on. Escrow closes October 13. I am looking to have it done the next day. Thank yo...
Bienes Raices
No GFCIs in kitchen
Do people normally go ahead and take care of this themselves, or should I pay the extra money to use a licensed electrician, for liability issues? It seems like a simple enough task, but I'm wondering if there's a way...
Phil Morgan
DIY glass block basement windows?
Question for all you handy folks out there. I have a brick duplex and am currently closing on my second one and they are both in need of glass block windows in the basement. Is this a DIY project or something that sh...
Carl W.
How do you treat tenant improvements?
I gave my tenant permission to make an improvement to the building. I didn't think anything of it because it seemed like a minor request at the time. I saw the improvement the other evening and I was very happy with t...
Brandon Wong
Newbie from San Diego, CA
Hi BP!My name is Brandon and I'm planning on getting into long term rental properties. I'm currently in the stage of learning more (that's why I'm here!) about all aspects. I'm currently in San Diego and I'd like to...
Jake Rittenhouse
Just starting in Chicago
Hi Chicago
I got advice from my financial advisor to get an investment property late last year. My wife and I looked at Chicago neighborhoods we liked, and Monday closed on our first multi family. I have been learnin...
Chuck E.
Help with Preventative Maintenance Checklist
I currently self-manage my 7 rentals and want to keep this portfolio growing, while still self-managing. The key? Minimize annoying service calls and long term repair costs! Please help me add to this DIY preventative...