Lucas Bennett
Just got our first water bill... so let's talk about Sub-Metering
Dear BP Family, I know this isn't the most flashy of topics, but here is the situation I am in: My company recently purchased a 7-unit property in Portland, OR (Keyword alert: 'Portland' is being discussed on biggerpo...
Robert T.
Converting single tenant to multi-tenant building
We acquired a 4300 sf restaurant building that sits on a one acre lot on a major freeway in Houston Because of the size and hence the cost, we had difficulty finding a strong enough single tenant (we marketed at $1.90...
Kate B.
Water heater, buy it or plumber supplies
I have a question as a new three family house owner. Previously, water heater issues arose so rarely in a single family house, but now it will come up more often so I need to learn.Is it best for me to buy the water...
Luke Johnson
Gutters
Hello,I am currently using the lease agreement provided here by BP. I see no where on there about gutters, and my tenant has water coming in the basement, but my handyman showed me photos of overgrown gutters. How w...
Christopher Kolasa
Combo washer/dryer leaking on 2nd floor of a 150 year old duplex
Old 150 year old duplex in Connecticut, bought a LG washer/dryer combo unit for the 2nd floor bathroom, I know, sounds like a bad idea. Had water hookups but no exhaust so wanted to include this washer/dryer for the r...
Mark Buskuhl
Eviction and CARES Act
Trying to get a deadbeat tenant out and not sure if I have to give 30 days notice to vacate or if 3 day rule still applies.TAR lease expired April 30, 2020 and I let continue MTM.August 4, 2020 I give 30 day notice to...
John Dehn
Leak and High Water Bills
I own and self-manage a property that recently had two drip valves break causing excessive water usage for January, February and March. Water bills for the property at typically in the $50-60/mo range but range $150 f...
Corey G.
Remotely monitor water meters for leaks
Hello everyone. I've been reading on biggerpockets for a while but have rarely posted anything before. Thought I would finally ask for some advice. If you can help, I would appreciate it. First off, I have some multip...
Brittney WIlliams
A couple issues with my mobile home park
I have a tenant with a malfunctioning water heater that spews water everywhere running up the water bill that I pay. I’m running into roadblocks with what I’m legally able to do to get them to fix or replace it. I can...
Kyle B.
Interior Drain Tile and Foundation Questions
I have questions for two different homes I have seen and am hoping to get some advice from the BP community. I apologize for the long post in advance.
My first question is regarding water seepage in the basement of t...