Jacob G.
Failed City Rental Inspection - Fix Issues or Sell?
This post is more to organize my thoughts and collect feedback on the direction others might take. Here goes some background information.My rental in Des Moines failed the rental inspection for the following reasons. ...
Brad Sparks
Remodel bathroom with tenant in place
We're days from closing on an out-of-stateproperty that has a tenant in place. Going in we knew that the bathroom will need to be redone. My questions are:1-since it's the only bathroom in the house, what should we su...
Joan S.
VA Loan on SFH or Conventional on a Duplex?
Hello All,I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I got pre-approved for a VA loan. I love this loan because it basically means I don't have to put absolutely zero money down, no down-payment, no PMI and no fundin...
Steve Vaughn
Electrical work in triplex
Hello I really don't post that much but just had a question. I recently purchased a multi family property and I'm about to start my rehab numbers. Right now I'm focusing on my electrical and I need new service through...
Jeff Aponik
Oil heat
Hi gang,
We purchased our first property with oil heat and it's not a good candidate for a conversion. I am looking for some advice on how other landlords handle oil heat with their tenants. This is a single family ...
Thayer Hood
Questions all Property Managers should be prepared for
I know there are a lot of questions a prospective tenant may ask a property manager when viewing a property. Besides the blatant obvious, what are some questions you should always be prepared to hear from someone want...
Viral Patel
Tenant Notice to repair or withhold the rent
Hello All,
We have a tenant in Dallas and one of the tenant on lease send a written notice stating if we do not repair following items she will not pay rent for next month.
Window in master BR/minor fence fix/range...
Abigail K.
Repeat Maintenance Complaint
Hi there,A bit of a sidebar issue but there’s so much experience on BP I’m curious if someone has an opinion I haven’t thought of. I have a consistently painful tenant who complains constantly, harasses, yells, curses...
Mindy Jensen
How Specific Do You Get: Inspection Objection/Resolution Language
I rep the buyer, and the seller was replacing a Federal Pacific Panel. City is NOTORIOUS for requiring permits for EVERYTHING. In fact, their permit department website says "It would be easier for us to tell you what ...
Nick Miller
Fence Replacement and Painting
Hi BP. I have a 3/2 rental in Mobile, AL rented for $855/month and am looking for options for getting the fence repaired or possibly replaced after storm damage. Existing fence is white picket at the front, and 4’ pri...