Louis Aller
Separating Heat in Walden NY 4 unit
I have a four unit in "upstate" NY with one oil boiler paid for by me. What is the best way to separate the heating system and pass that utility onto the tenants? (The utility company will run natural gas lines to the...
Jay Smith
Utilities in a multi family
I need some advice.I’m in the metro detroit area and I’m looking to purchase this multi family property that only has one furnace for both units, water and electric is separate. My question is I guess will be responsi...
Robyn Woods
Open window in bathroom causes havoc
We get a call at 10pm on a weds night from a tenant saying that the radiator in their master bathroom has exploded open and is gushing water. We get it turned off after the entire system drains into the basement below...
Chris Klobuka
Multi-Unit Rehab Cost Help
Hi All. I'm a new investor planning to purchase a 2/3 unit property within the next year (in Roscoe Village / Lakeview). Curious if anyone has experience with rehabbing multi-unit properties? I would really like to g...
Mary B.
Fill the cracks or a new curtain will do it?
Hey BP,
Here's the situation: Tenant is getting flack from landlord about water leaking down on the other tenant from the bathroom. Shower curtains are in place & being used and have even had an extension...
Ayana Morali
Jersey City Heights Leak Question
Hey all, I've got an apartment in Jersey City Heights and there's been a mysterious leak for over a year now. At first we thought it was the radiator in the apartment above, got that fixed (and fixed the wall damage i...
Kim Stofan
Would you buy a property with one of THESE in the backyard??
We are looking at this property as a potential live-in flip. The property itself is near Roseville, CA. The owner is an absentee landlord who just wants the property gone. She's very motivated to get rid of it. Th...
CL Ziegler
Ins. Claim on rental prop - Is it ever okay?
I have heard this is a no no, but I don't recall ever hearing why it's bad.I have confirmed hail damage on three roofs. Is there a down side if I file these as a claim? Am I guaranteed the policy will be cancelled? I ...
Christian Kim
Does the age of the property something I should be worried about?
Hello, I'm analyzing a property in Wisconsin. The property was built in 1920. This would be my first out of state investment. Is this risky?
Mark Douglas Hukill Jr.
Post Inspection Question
I am currently under contract for my very first property. It is a 3-plex that I am getting for a good price. I just had the inspection done yesterday and am happy that there are no serious underlying issues with the r...