I was just alerted that one of my tenants saw a mouse in her kitchen. Immediately, I went and called a local pest control company to get a quote to take care of the issue. For $275, I will get three visits from them. ...

I've spent the past couple years investing in single family homes - over the past couple months I've decided to start selling them off (along with some healthy appreciation) in favor of multi family with better rent r...

One of my tentants in a duplex reported a roach issue recently. I've called an exterminator but I'm wondering how or if I should divide the costs with the tenant. There were no roaches before she moved in (I lived in ...

I really need some advice here.

I've got a 9-unit building with a small roach problem.

Now one of my clean tenants says he wants to move because the roaches are so bad - mostly caused by the gross tenants that live ...

After reading some posts on cat smells, I thought I would share some details about the cats in and around my recent Florida house.When we first viewed the house, the urine smell in an addition was oppressive. It was s...

Hi everyone. Have a rental property, older 1925 row house in philadelphia that we renovated and rent out. Tennant has been in about 6 months and in Jan she is now noticing mice. Going to call an exterminator to take c...

My tenant moved last year and after 6 months of move-in complaining of bedbugs. The previous tenant stayed for 14 months and I checked had never had this issue. I have in the past asked these tenants to clean up as th...

According the New Mexico State Bar a landlord must:
Supply running water, a reasonable amount of hot water and reasonable heat in the dwelling unit at all times.

I assume that means making sure the plumbing, hot wate...

I recently discovered termite damage in my 1200sf rental after a long term tenant moved out and hadn't mentioned it.  I've received one quote for $1500, and waiting on another.  I have no idea what I'm looking for in ...

Buying my first duplex and the inspector found some evidence of wood destroying insects

Other inspection reports:
Discoloration noted at roof sheathing
Joints in the masonry deteriorated and should be repointed
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