Jennifer White
Recent break in duplex-what security measures are people using?
Brand new landlord here. We just closed on our first duplex in December where one unit is currently rented out and the other is vacant. I just received a call from our tenant that she had a break in. This is the se...
Matt Harris
best way to provide photo proof of inspections??
hi I'm a recently new landlord and am getting in the habit of move in inspections and taking documents and photos of damages or general condition. Seeking advice on what's the best and most cost effective camera in ta...
Steven Mitchell
HVAC condensor stolen
and so our buyers backed out, a 290k house.This is the second time we have been jacked (last time was a different property) and had a sale fall through. How do you guys handle this?
CJ M.
Kids throwing rocks at windows nearly everyday. Won't stop.
Sorry for the lengthy post, but I've run into something I haven't had to deal with in the past. Not sure if there's much else I can do, but wanted to post what's going on here to see if I'm missing anything.About a mo...
James Kandasamy
Flip that Baby !
Hi BPers,This is my latest rehab. One of biggest and ugliest house that i have purchased. The garage has ceiling damaged by water and everywhere else some kids has vandalize the house. Found the deal through my direc...
Grant Anderson
How to Protect a Vacant House
Hi All - I am wondering what techniques people use to protect a flip after the work is completed and it is vacant from being broken into.
Dalton Dellinger
Tax Deductible Expenses
Hello BP! So I was creating a spreadsheet to track all my business expenses. Is my phone bill tax deductible since I use it for business purposes? I offer internet to my downstairs tenant for free (I am house-hacking ...
Marc D.
GoSection8 and yard signs are adverts to steal my stuff?
Does anyone have experience with appliances, wiring and pipes walking when using goSection8.com and yard signs. I stopped using signs and saw a big difference, but I'm wondering if I should/should not use GoSection8 s...
Mike R.
non residents using our garbage
hi and thank you for your time!our issue is that we have non-residents dumping their large garbage items (couches, mattresses, etc) in our garbage bin and not surprisingly the garbage company has an issue with the co...
Sarah Kuppert
Recommended safety measure on unrented rowhouse in Baltimore, MD
I recently bought a row house in Baltimore, MD, in NE Highlandtown on a somewhat "lively" block (lots of through traffic, regular drug deals, but also kids and people just hanging out and music). The houses trashcan w...