Wesley C.
crawl space fungus
I've read other threads on BP about mold, but as you know different regions of the country tend to experience mold in different forms and fashions. Here in the south, we have lots of crawl spaces that are very hum...
James B.
Tenant vs landlord maintenance
I'm having trouble communicating to the tenant when to call me for an issue. Lately it seems I get a call for small issues they can easily handle and I run over to fix it. How do I get them to resolve easy things...
Charles Royster
Ways to add inexpensive curb to your house
Curb Appeal is your home's initial introduction to the world, including yourself. It is equivalent of lipstick on a lady or three-piece suit on a gentleman. It is the first thing that anybody will notice when he appro...
James Green
Stopping potential mold
My area had a HUGE rainfall this Tues, which resulted in water coming into about a 1/4 of the basement. The water sat for only a few hours before being noticed & it was immediately shop vac'ed out & a blow was...
Jason Vandermark
Constitute Emergency Entry?
Tenant says he has a bad bed bug problem (not the first time I’ve treated their unit). I gave him a date to have the place heat treated and he said he would be out of town and can’t get things done in time. In the mea...
Mark Forest
Lawn maintenance; how far do you go?
I have several SFH. One home in particular has bald spots in the lawn. Some of the houses have weeds and brown areas. How far do most of you go to have nice lawns? I require tenants to mow the lawn, but I doubt they ...
Erick Michael Ford
Buying a power washer for my rentals
Hello everyone, I have recently bought a 3800 psi power washer to clean the outside of my rentals that have vinyl siding. I am thinking about starting a side say (hobby) of power washing decks and other peoples homes ...
Erin N.
Damage after vacancy will take months to assess
Hello all,I've run into a situation I've never encountered before. I had a renter vacate one of my units. She was living in absolute squalor and has left behind the most horrendous German roach infestation that I ha...
Steve S.
Tenant called saying they saw a couple of roaches
I called an exterminator and he said typical spray won't handle it. Have to go into the kitchen and pull everything out and run them out of there. Cost starts around $240.Before I call other exterminators for pricin...
Anna Powell
smoke stains on windows from smoker
Do you guys come across annoying smoke stains on your windows? I am at my wit's end getting rid of them. Anyone out here who can suggest natural remedies?All suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks in advance.