I have a small 900-1000 square foot home In Columbus GA. Avg winter temp gets around 37-40 degrees The gas heater is shot and the ductwork is torn (located  in tiny crawl space) I already know cats did it. Central air...

Hello! I recently purchased a duplex in Reading PA. The top unit is electric baseboards, but the bottom unit is oil - hot water heat. I do not want to put the high costs of oil on the tenant and would like to convert ...

Hello all,I have found a house built in 1885, that was converted into a 4-plex. Most of the house seems to be in good condition other than one section of the foundation and a probably leak in the radiator system. I wo...

Hi everyone, I have a problem and I'm hoping someone can help me identify a solution.  I have a single family rental home and the renters have been complaining about the walls being wet and causing a mildew/mold probl...

Hello BP family.4 months ago I rented to a young man and did not do my homework. (lesson learned). There is no lease, he rents month to month. The first 3 months went pretty well. Rent is $850.00 a month. This include...

For all those landlords operating properties in cold climates, please share your thoughts on winter readiness processes. We send tenants a letter or text alerting them to some common winter issues:1. Disconnect garden...

Looking for some advice regarding my extremely high  heating bills. I own a 14 unit apartment building located in Commerce Michigan. I currently pay the gas and water for my tenants while they pay for their own elect...

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I bought a 4plex last week, and only one unit is occupied. I'm rather new to REI and I'm seriously worried about pipes freezing. I can't shut the water off because of the family living there. T...

I met with a seasoned investor today for some advice. They have not done mobile home investing (they know people who have), but suggested it as a way for new investors to break into investing at lower cost per entry. ...

I'm a first time investor in Chicago and I've noticed that garden apartments are MUCH cheaper than an apartment just one floor about it. This obviously isn't a surprise - people in cities prefer to be higher - but the...