Amanda G.
Wood burning fireplace- looking for advice
My current rehab and rent project has a wood burning fireplace in the living room. I don't particularly want to brick it up because I expect I will sell the place in a few years. What advice do you have for leasing ru...
Brittani Grant
To Rent or To Sell In Washington, DC
Hey all - I'm new to BP and I'm in the learning process so that I can get into the real estate game. My goal is to make moves in 2017 and have at least one rental property by the end of the year. I currently own a con...
Jessica Ronsen
Landlord requiring space heater - nothing in lease agreement
We are having sub zero windchills and have been opening our cabinets and washing machine and keeping our heat above average (70°ish vs. our normal 60°) to help the pipes from freezing. Unfortunately, this isn’t workin...
Charles Bruce
New to realestate looking to invest
Is going threw an real estate agent the best way to purchase your first home ?
William Coet
Preventing Tenants From Disabling Smoke Alarms. Suggestions?
I am seeking suggestions for how to prevent tenants from disabling smoke alarms. Verbal warnings and statements written into the lease may not be effective. I've seen plastic bags taped over alarms!!This is importan...
Josh Wallace
Landlord Charging for Mold Test
My friend notified her landlord that it looked like there might be mold accumulating in her apartment. We live within a mile of the beach, so moisture and mold can be a problem. A month later, the landlord sent her a ...
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AHS Home Warranty
I'm new to the group and new to owning non-condo rentals. I have two four-plexes that were built in the early 1950s and have required a fair amount of maintenance since I closed in May. My realtor keeps encouraging ...
Michael Stuck
Bad living conditions, how to handle the rent
I am asking the following question for a family member and want to give them advice:They are living in a poor condition older home and the AC has been broken for months and they also have water leaking in the basement...
Bienes Raices
Dryer fire hazard?
One of my houses has washer/dryer hookups in the garage. There is a hole in the wall where the dryer tube, etc. is supposed to vent to the outside. Unfortunately, the way the house was built, the AC condensor is right...
Scott F.
How do you keep the satellite dishes off your roof?
How do you keep the satellite dishes off your roof?My tenants aren’t allowed to have a satellite dish installed on the roof, however I keep seeing more and more of them popping up, what do you do to prevent this? The ...