Mike Fitzpatrick
Inheriting leases, Locking the thermostat
I am in the process of closing on a 4family that needs some work to the rent roll to be a really profitable. 3 of the 4 units are rented with two on lease thru June and one TAW. The issue is the heat is included in...
Alex Nelson
How do I fix a bath tub low spot?
Hi Guys,I am currently renovating a duplex to house hack. In one unit, i noticed that the tub does not drain completely and leaves a pool of water at the bottom of the tub in a low spot. I tried to fix this by filling...
Joseph Handy
My tenant keeps clogging drains. Can I bill them for that?
Hello BP community. I'm having issues with the plumbing in one of my properties. The tenant is continuously putting excess food and grease down the drain in the kitchen sink. I have had to send a plumber out multiple...
KEVIN FLYNN
Radon!
In the process of purchasing a multifamily. We had a radon inspection and it came back 5 times over the EPA allowance. There is a family living in the house now. The radon mitigation system can lower the amount in ...
Lakisha Mitchell-Mellor
Advice Needed: Deescalat complaints that can't easily be resolved
Hi Biggerpockets Community, it's my first post ... I read other post just before I wrote this, so I have some insights into this matter. But I could still use some advice.
Our renter complained that she smelt someth...
Sandy Sciales
Beginning our short term rental business Airbnb, vrbo, craigslist
Hi Y'all,
We have a 4 bed 3 bath, pool home 6 hours away from our home that we are hoping to turn into a short term rental. We have had plenty of experience with long term rentals, but are wet behind the ears on thi...
Luke Carl
Housekeeper Nightmare. What would you do?
Here's the story. We've had this cleaning person and this property for just about a year. She's done some shady things in the past. 1. I've caught her lying to me (told me a cabin was completely filthy and never let t...
Amanda C.
Rookie Landlord Questions
I have a few questions about how I should handle a situation. I am a first time landlord. I made a bad investment back in 2008 with my first house and the area still hasn't completely recovered. Last year we had to mo...
Alex Silang
What series of events can blow through 6 mo worth of reserves?
Not counting COVID of course.
Does anyone have a story of cutting it close? I've been fairly lucky myself. My expenses and vacancies are spread throughout the years.
I don't want to get cocky though.
Thanks!
Gary Thao
Expensive water bill
My water bill this month was 3x the cost of what it usually is. I thought there was a leak somewhere. I found a hose running to a tenants unit upon further investigation. I also saw a small AC unit which I believe...