Larry P.
Saved on plumbing and AC service call bills
Recently I picked up a "Power Plunger" (Item#99644) for $5.95 on sale and a 25' drain cleaner (Item#66262) on sale for $11.99 at Harbor Freight. These two items were recommended to me by another investor as good to h...
Ryan Ballance
As a a renter, are you liable for appliances?
A friend of mine has a landlord in CA who made his own lease agreement requiring the tenants to be responsible for replacing any appliances including normal wear and tear. (Appliances were supplied by landlord and are...
David A.
Landlord won't change old dirty carpet after 5 years!
Hello everyone! I haven't been on the site lately as I have been busy with some projects and keeping a healthy lifestyle :). One of my contractors who is a great person and has helped me needs some advice. He has been...
Andrew S.
Rusty cast-iron sewer pipes - any options other than replace?
I have a problem with a cast-iron sewer pipe in one of my rentals. It clogs up frequently and according to the plumber who just snaked it, the issue is likely paper getting hung up on the rusty insides of the pipes. ...
Nikki Grizzle
What should the renter be responsible for?
I am a newbie to renting and I was wondering how much do you contribute towards the upkeep of the home. Do you maintain the lawn, or do you have the renter maintain it? Do you clean the carpets, or do you require your...
Karen Mills
CA tenant has a plumbing issue at 9pm
I’m managing a family members SFR and I just got a call at 9pm tonight from the new tenant that water is coming out from where the toilet is screwed to tile. We just had the bathroom renovated before they moved in. I...
Account Closed
Help - Water in Basement - Carpet soaked
So its been raining here in Maryland for what feels like 4 weeks straight. I discovered water in my basement today, very wet carpets. I called Serv Pro and they did the remediation work and put drying equipment in p...
David Lee Hall, III
Here's a new one - DIY sewer fixing!
So I have a land contract in place (being cancelled due to terms violation) on a low-end cape cod. No big deal other than tenants like to not pay. It was a rental prior to the land contract. When it was a rental, the ...
Brady Lawson
No Washer Dryer in potential STR
I am just starting out in real estate investing. I want to start with a STR. I found a property that has two small 2/1 homes on it. I was thinking I could split them up and have two separate STRs on the one property. ...
Michael Sockwell
Am I asking to much??
I have a duplex that I rent out and I’m looking for some feedback on an issue. To be fair I know I handle it incorrectly from the start but I looking to see how to go forward.
Had a tenant who was a coworker/friend ...