Debbie Mitchell
Which utilities should landlord pay?
Hello,I am ready to rent out my first SFR in Pasadena, CA., and will be managing the property myself. Regarding who pays for which utilities, is there a standard approach or model in Pasadena. The yard is new and n...
Anthony G
Non-Conforming Properties in Indianapolis
I've been looking at some older multi-family properties in Indianapolis and saw one that had been converted from a duplex to a 4-family. The county records still indicate that it is a duplex but the conversion was obv...
Evan C.
Analysis of a mold house in NC - how would you do it?
I got excited recently when I found a home with an attractive ARV and rent characteristics on the market. The biggest flaw/opportunity here is that it has mold and the water intrusion that caused it. That's expensive ...
Sheri Fierro
toilet replacement labor cost
If I buy the toilet, what should the cost to replace it. Normal toilet. 2 piece, usually put 2 was rings on it.I know a plumber is more expensive but this can be done by a handyman.I have 7 to replace in a commercial ...
David Sisson
Trouble finding qualified tenants in RI + questions about SF
So, I'm purchasing my first single family as a rental. East Providence, quiet B neighborhood. 3 beds/2 bath. I'd say that the unit is C+ or B- quality, with the nicer homes in the neighborhood being the owner occupied...
Michael Hicks
Where to buy DIY baseboard basement waterproofing kit in Chattanooga or Atlanta
I'm in a pinch and need materials asap. All I can find locally is waterproofing companies that perform the work. I've had this house for 4 months and it's never leaked until today. We had several inches of rain wit...
Jaysen Medhurst
Sub-metering Water in Connecticut
Hi everyone, I'm looking at a 3-unit in New London. During due diligence I've discovered that the water/sewer costs average $180/month for the building. This sounds high to me. The town confirmed that there are usage ...
Brittney Knies
BRRRR'ing a duplex - water meter issue
We are BRRRR'ing our first duplex and ran into an issue with the water meter. Essentially the line was leaking between our gauge and the water meter, and we had to call Citizens here in Indianapolis to shut it off. Ho...
Sean Bramble
Tell us about an STR investment you made that didn't go well
Anyone out there willing to share some of their war stories? What went wrong? What did you learn from the experience?
Ellen Nichols
Should Contractor Discuss the Repairs With Tenants?
We have a plumber working on the property ( HOA hired) to fix the pipes between apartments.
She told the tenants the water heater should be replaced ( to get some business) even if I asked her don’t discuss anythi...