Jimmy D.
Is this deal worth it?
Hi All,I am currently looking to invest in this investment property in the Binghamton NY area, mainly to rent to college students. The numbers seem to work, but of course I could be wrong. Any advise would be greatly ...
Steve DellaPelle
Why you should always account for maintenance expenses...
My tenant calls and complains that the sink is not draining, I tell them ok I will get a plumber over there ASAP. I figure this is a simple fix. I call today and the initial estimate comes out to around $350...the exi...
Jeffrey M.
Driveway flooding from lack of drainage
Good Morning. I have been viewing the site, reading information on the forums, and reading books from BiggerPockets. I am looking in to getting in to real estate and am trying to take in as much knowledge as possible....
Kevin L.
Tenant moving out before lease end date
Hi all,
My tenant's lease is up end of this July. She just told me her coworker is interested in renting my house. She wants to know if she can get out of the lease early if her coworkers application is approved. Sho...
Samantha Klein
Things to do to cut down on major repairs
Hey I was just wondering what everybody does when first buying a property or when they are doing a rehab, what are some things you replace or do to cut some on repairs or maintenance? For example, I always replace rub...
Annette Holbrook
Hot tub decision. If so how big and where to put it?
I have a cabin in the North Georgia mountains. A hot tub seems to be common in the higher end rentals. The cabin closest to mine does offer one. I’m trying to decide if it actually is a draw and will get used. I mean ...
Kenneth B.
Seamless gutter install
Hello BP, Does anyone have a recommendation for a seamless gutter contractor? I am in Morris County. Thanks in advance, Ken
Tone Church
How do you structure your team? Handyman vs Specialists
I have been renting for a year. I have two rental properties. So far whenever there have been issues I couldn't handle I have called specialists (electricians, HVAC technicians, etc.) Someone suggested I get a handyma...
Chad Wilhelm
Disposition of Deposit related to Cleaning and Pest Control
My new tenants have found where the house was not clean enough upon moving in and I have had to get a cleaning service to come in. They have also found ticks in the house, and I have had to get an exterminator to com...
Kurt K.
Tenant moved to nursing home. Guardians slow/refuse to move out
Hi everyone, I have a issue that came up this week.I got a call from DHS stating that an elderly tenant of mine had been moved to a "home" as she was not able to take care of herself. They contacted her emergency cont...