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Results (107)
Jim Peckey Update: closing on our first duplex
28 April 2019 | 2 replies

Hello BP,I'm writing to post an update to this post, and share the details of our first deal.  We were originally looking at a triplex in our local area (linked post), although the seller wasn't willing to budge on th...

Blake Johnston Converting Smoking Unit to Non-Smoking Unit
26 June 2019 | 11 replies

I’m working on purchasing a duplex which has a 1 bedroom unit that has a noticeable cigarette smoke odor to it. My property manager let me know that in order to convert that to a non-smoking unit I would want to go th...

James J Canull Washington Blvd Cosmetic Flip
24 August 2024 | 2 replies

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $380,000

Cash invested: $60,000

Sale price: $525,000

I was asked by the realtor to give the owner recommendatio...

Curtis Mears How do You Estimate Damage to a Rental Property
30 May 2017 | 2 replies

What do you do when withholding deposit money when a tenant leaves? I understand if there is professionals you have to hire, then that bill is easy. But what about issues, you take care of yourself? If you steam the c...

Jeff B. Heavy smoker rehab
23 May 2011 | 13 replies

Looking at a house that has been owned by very heavy smokers. Overall the house is in poor condition and is a short sale. Nothing that scares me, except the fact that the walls, ceilings, heating ducts, windows, EVE...

Jason L. Inherited a tenant who was allowed to smoke in the "garage".
1 December 2016 | 9 replies

I recently purchased a duplex and inherited tenant who was allowed to smoke in the “garage” under her previous landlord. After a few visits in her home it’s obvious that she’s smoking in the house. Her lease is up Dec...

Jennifer Rysdam Security deposit return letter with fees deducted
19 May 2017 | 6 replies

I've looked on the forms here and online but can't find one I like. Does anyone have a good sample letter that lists the deposit, the fees deducted, etc. that I can download?Thanks!

Colin Simon Investing and renovating unit sold by heavy chainsmokers
12 July 2020 | 1 reply

I'm currently looking at a 2bed, 1ba condo listed at $250k -- comps that are B-grade have sold for $320k in May 2019, and A- grade units in the complex seem to rent for around $1800/month. It's in a good part of town,...

Stephen E. Smokers, outdoors/indoors, declared and otherwise
29 August 2014 | 7 replies

I am stunned at the number of smokers that are out there in the rental pool. Right now out of seven units I have four smokers, all of which claim to be 'outdoors' smokers, two of which I discovered subsequent to leasi...

Nate Mollenhauer Extreme Cigarette Smoke
17 June 2014 | 8 replies

I am looking at a flip that has extreme cigarette smoke to the point where a mask was needed to view the property. I have heard of Kilz, but have not used it in the past. Short of demo to the studs, is there any ...