Alex T.
Tenant damage and security deposits (MA)
I just purchased a triplex in Chelsea (East Boston area). My plan now is to slowly update the units and improve the quality of the tenant base. 2 of the units are occupied, I'll be updating kitchen and bathroom in the...
Brian Mackey
Task list, task tracking, reminders
What is everyone using to track their daily routines, or tasks, etc. I use a regular notepad to write down my daily tasks, but also use emails a lot to use as reminders. I’ll schedule an email to send at a later date...
Chad Duval
Q-Tips Everywhere!
Ok, so I've never seen this before, but every time I show up to one of properties, I see Q-tips all of the yard/driveway. It's the most bizarre thing! Has anyone seen this craziness before???
Tom Markoe
Sewer Line Repair / Replacement
Hi Folks,
I have a single family home in a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota that I rent out and have had to clean the sewer line typically annually or bi-annually. The sewer line has a "belly" from the house to about...
Casey Culver
To claim or not to claim?
Hello Everyone!I have a leak in a hot water line in one of my rentals in Alabama. I've been told it'll cost $1850 to fix, and will require busting up 1-2 tiles, cutting some drywall, drilling hole in concrete, fixing ...
Alan Feldman
70's Stinker Smokey Smells Sinora
I have an offer in on a 1973 SF, bank owned, as-is deal, for a house hack. I'm concerned that by the time the deal closes it will have sat through the entire summer of heat and humidity, rain and pests. And I have the...
Chuck Redman
HVAC Brands
I am going to replace the complete A/C system upgrading to a 14 SER. I have gotten a quote on both an American General and a Trane system. The Trane is about $200 more. Does anyone have any experience with these brands?
Daniel Brown
Service/maintenance plans, home warranties, & upkeep
I was just wondering what the general consensus is on maintaining HVAC systems. My wife and I own two single-family homes that we rent, and have just entered into a one-year service agreement with a reputable HVAC com...
Phung N.
Routine maintenance for SFH rental
I am looking to create a routine maintenance schedule for my single family house rental. I know that I need to change the air filters, inspect the batteries on CO/smoke detectors, inspect the properties every 3 month...
Account Closed
Maintenance Routine - Rental Property
What is your maintenance routine for keeping your rental property in good shape (roof, HVAC, etc). Are you familiar or using any system to alert you to possible damages?