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Building code, no cold water
I am tenant and my unit has a very bad insulation. Morevoer, when outdoor temperature is over 85F (in Irvine, CA so everyday), there is no cold water from the sink/shower, etc. At 85F outdoor temperature, the cold wat...
Maciej G.
Tenant threatens to sue me for $20 000
Hello everyoneI am relatively new to being a landlord and today I had very unusual situation that I don't exactly know how to tackle.I own a 3 story building with poor attic insulation and during the summer the attic ...
Donovan H.
Choosing which project to do first ...
I recently bought a duplex with some fairly expensive deferred maintenance issues. None of the issues are of an immediate nature and I purchased knowing these projects needed to be done within 5 years. I'd like t...
Francisco Milan
How Do You Keep Your Utilities Down ?
How do you guys keep your utilities cost down ? Do you just write in the lease agreement tenant to keep AC unit at a certain temperature ? Do you use solar panels ? Smart electronics like NEST etc? I am trying to find...
Karen Rodriguez
Attic remodel permit question
Hi Everyone,Newbie question...If I buy a property that has a bonus room addition that was never properly permitted, is it better to just to leave it be or would it be possible to get the space permitted now since I am...
Erica Post
Seller breach of contract - legal needed
I'm seeking a real estate lawyer (legal advice) who is able to write a letter (at minimum) on my behalf to a seller who is currently out of contract on a SFH in the Tukwila area (purchased off MLS through a licensed R...
Rob Campbell-Nixon
Extreme heat
I recently bought a new duplex and it came with two new central air units. Yesterday it was a 115 degree heat index and the units were having trouble keeping up, it was about 83 degrees in the apartment. Should I be c...
Christopher Albert
First Investment property
We're looking for outside views of our deal.
We are under contract for a house in Hollywood, Florida. We purchased for $350,000. It's a 2 bed/1bath in the main house, with an in-law studio attached. Central AC, with ...
Paul Sandhu
Thawing frozen water pipes?
This is an appropriate time of the year for a post like this. How do you deal with frozen plumbing pipes in your STR?About 12 months ago I had 3 houses with a frozen main water line. There was no water coming from an...
Jesse Smith
Reducing Noise Between Floors in Old Building
I own a 110yr old apartment building, with four symmetrical 2b/1ba units. Two on the top floor and two on the bottom.All units have beautiful, original hardwoods. While lovely to look at, the floors do a terrible jo...