Hello BP Nation:I have a clogged sewer line issue in a rental property as there are roots growing in the pipes. There is big tree near by in the front yard!! ( I hate trees :( )!!The plumber did a rodding job and foun...

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Came across a deal in a boom town and wanted to see if it was actually a deal. Keep in mind this is in British Columbia (BC) Canada so some things differ but any advice is still welcomed. The aim is...

My tenants have been in the unit for 4 years and they're moving out soon. The walls were professionally freshly painted before they moved in and now they're thrashed. Every single inch (or it feels like that) of the w...

It's a long post, I apologize, I won't make it a habit. This is my first post and I've waited a decent amount of time to make it. The forums on this site are phenomenal and I've literally been a sponge the past few mo...

I'm almost done closing on a duplex (Long Island, NY) with Section 8 tenants. Each side of the duplex has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, washer/dryer, and dishwasher.
Each unit has a family of 5 living in it.
Would it m...

I have a few general questions about central AC and some specific ones about pets.I have a tenant who's complaining that her electric bill is too high.  Her monthly electric bill is around $150.  She said she spoke to...

Hey Everyone,I wanted to get some input from all the Renters and Landlords here on BP. I'm currently a renter and moved into a newly constructed apartment a couple months ago. It is a small one bedroom but the quality...

I know: turnover is the biggest expense. But let's be more specific. Is it:1. Time sitting vacant during turnovers?2. Losses due to excessive wear-and-tear?3. Maintenance or capex?4. Expensive property management?5. M...

Relaxing on my couch on Wednesday evening and my property manager calls. This is unusual and she has some bad news. In our newly acquired 4-unit building, one of the tenants smelled gas and called the gas company. ...

Will likely re shingle an 18 year old SFR's roof in the next 12 to 18 months. No major structure work will be required, nor removal of old shingles. Will likely run around $6,000. I've seen some fairly aggressive back...