William Howley
Rental Property - Fire Alarm Installation, anything I should know
Hi, I recently updated a rental property using a non licensed guy. He ended up not hooking up the fire alarms, and there is a tenant in there! I am kind of at risk so obviously I need to get those hooked up. My questi...
Joshua D.
How to set up 2-3 month inspections for all propeties?
So we have a pretty good system so far managing our own rental properties and just hired a contractor/maintenance man. We need to set up inspections every 2-3 months and how is the best way to have it set up for all...
Joseph F.
Paint? Light Bulbs? Batteries?
My rentals are in NY state. I recently had a tenant move out after 18 months. The place was left in fair condition. I still spent several hours putting in light bulbs, batteries in the smoke alarms and CO detect...
Yousuf Kaleem
Things to Check After 1 Year?
Hello,I've had great tenants in the property for a year now. It is a new construction home built a couple years back. No pets. But very active little kids. Lease renewal was just sent out for signature. What reco...
Brad Noe
Who Replaces Your Air Filters?
This seems like a dumb question, but do you guys rely on your tenants to replace your furnace air filters? Or do you do it periodically or have an employee do it? Has anyone tried these air filter subscription service...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
I need a new car but don't want more debt. What should I do?
Hi BP! My 2013 Jeep Compass has a dying transmission; I bought it used in 2015. I've seen multiple mechanics/transmission specialists; it's got a CVT transmission which are seeing tons of issues around the 6-year mark...
Sara Abernethy
Interrelated smoke alarms - are they necessary?
I'm doing a knob & tube re-wire because after years of handymen messing with it, I want to make the house safe for my tenants. I'm getting quotes now, and the electricians have been suggesting interrelated smoke a...
Ed O.
Tenant emergency procedures
[b]Had a close call recently. Had a wonderful 2 handle faucet that was slightly running (smashed washers, couldn't shut off 100%) and a tub drain that couldn't keep up with it. Luckily we were able to avoid a big disa...
Sharon Supera
To keep or to sell
Hello everyone,
I’m seeking your advice on whether I should continue holding or sell a property I purchased last May 2023 in Windsor, Ontario, a city next to Detroit, Michigan. I acquired the house for $350,000 with ...
Andrew C.
suggestions for lockboxes or other system to secure keys?
I'm looking for suggestions for lock boxes for keys at SFRs.I'm not out of state, but I'm not a close enough drive that I can be there to meet the handy man for every repair call. I'm looking for a lockbox system wher...