Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (272)
Nathan Gesner Pet odor: Ozone Generator Makes Magic!
16 June 2021 | 28 replies

I have an ozone generator that continues to surprise me. I use it to remove odors in a variety of situations like smoke, pets, or even certain food smells. Last year I took over management of a nice house but it had a...

Jon K. Curry/Spice/Fish/Strong Cooking Smells... allowed?
17 November 2012 | 20 replies

In another thread, someone mentioned that they banned all candles.

Can you ban candles and incense?

Can you actually ban strong curry and cooking smells that linger on property?

We've all been in places that reek ...

Eric Kainer Awful smell
29 August 2010 | 7 replies

I have a terrible stink in a couple 2nd floor units. Had squirrels in attic, used various pest poisons to handle. Found 3 dead squirrels and pulled them out. The smell remains.

How do I find the source of the smel...

Kenneth LaVoie Strange odors ... locating and eliminating
28 December 2015 | 16 replies

We have 3-4 units out of 48 that have "mystery odors" -- We have had no luck in getting rid of them or pintpointing their location. they've VERY old buildings but there's no carpeting so once we do, we SHOULD be able ...

Robert Fitzgerald I need advice about a hoarder house
14 April 2017 | 8 replies

I am about to buy a hoarder house and need some advice. It's about as nasty as they come, I couldn't go in the house without a respirator.

Does anyone know how to get the smell of cat urine and feces out of a house?...

Billy Daniel Best method for cleaning a house with fire/smoke damage?
1 June 2023 | 3 replies

Hey BP!  I'm currently under contract to purchase a house with fire damage (limited to a couple of bedrooms) and smoke damage throughout.  What tips do you have for this type of property?  What is the best way to clea...

Brad Miller How to remedy a smelly house
2 September 2021 | 7 replies

Good evening all, it’s my first time to Bigger Pockets forum. After 2 books and many Podcasts, I bought my first flip property. Shortly after clearing the hoarders things, we found animals(raccoons most likely) were l...

Matt Simkins Dog poop and urine - dirty property with potential
28 May 2018 | 6 replies

Deal showed up next door! Can acquire for $85,000. Comps in area are going for $230,000. approx 1,200 ft cape cod, brick. Owners have been served health hazard notice for hoarding garbage, and three dogs inside for mo...

Chris G. Best Way To Eliminate Smoker Tenant
10 October 2022 | 3 replies

There's a 4b 4b unit we rent to mainly students we rent it by the bedroom. One of the tenants starting smoking cigarettes, not in the unit but I guess the smell of him just gets left over everything in the unit. He's ...

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 ...