Stevenson Alexis
Do you use home warranty companies for your rentals?
I’m seeing home warranty companies like American Home Shield offer maintenance and repair coverage for appliances, roof leaks, etc… with prices starting at about $40 a month up to about $100 a month for the “platinum ...
Lionel Johnston
Tips on buying appliances that don't break in the first few years
Hi Folks,
We have a few homes and like to have good quality interiors and finishes where possible. I'm finding that we are constantly fixing and replacing appliances within 2-5 years in many cases.
The appliances ...
James Prather
Filling Unit with Tenant Challenge
Hello All-I recently purchased a SFH in Raleigh, Memphis, TN and fixed up the home. I'm working with a property management company to help find and screen prospective tenants. The property has been listed for 45+ days...
Sandy Keller
Home Warranties Are they worth it?
I have seen ads for home warranties and of course the company tells me how great they are for rental property. Here is what I have been offered:
Do they really give what they promise? Are they really worth it or a...
Edita D.
Commercial gas dryer for tenants
Hey guys!
We "inherited" old washer and dryer when purchased a 4-plex not long ago. Washer's fine, but dryer takes 2 cycles to dry the clothes, and one tenant is complaining.
Should we replace the dryer, and if yes, w...
Jill Buhrfiend
Need reccos for handyman in Chicago and/or Western Suburbs
Hi Chicagolanders! I'm looking for recommendations for handymen who work on the North Side of the City of Chicago or in the Western Suburbs. I'm looking for someone who does good work at reasonable prices, shows up,...
Justin Dominguez
How would lenders view my experience?
Hello BP,Everyone in this business loves working with others who have experience. A track record of success opens up new opportunities that are otherwise unavailable to rookies.I currently own three rental propert...
Kenneth LaVoie
worth getting money out of appliances?
Currently, when I need to replace an appliance, there's a local place that will set us up with a "gone over" used appliance with a 6month warrantee and dispose of the old one for $10. I've never been one to turn in...
James McQuirter
How do you provide ice for guests?
We are preparing to go live soon with our first STR and are looking at these options: - Ice trays in freezer- Ice maker in freezer- Ice dispenser in fridge door- Countertop ice maker- Bag of ice in freezer- Other opti...
Account Closed
Section 8 woes
Hey BP folks, have a Sect. 8 issue and wondering how you would proceed. Ill try to keep it short.I have 1 sect 8 tenant(never again) that I'm having an issue with. A few months ago she sent me a picture of what looked...