Laura Johnson
New tenant having severe allergic reaction to carpet
Our tenants child (1.5 yo) is allergic to dogs. He gets severe excema all over from them. These tenants have been in the home 2 weeks and he is having serious breakouts. I am not sure what the best options are to reme...
Bruce Umeck
landlord/ renter question regarding changing carpet to WVF
Family has 2br 2bth condo in over 55 community. Renters have been in unit for 3.5 yrs- very good tenants - now on month to month. I called this week to set up date for carpet cleaner to do the unit. ( carpet is 4 ...
Radu Botnari
Tenant requested carpet to be changed
I purchased a duplex that came with one section 8 tenant that has been there for 1.5 yrs. Tenant is month to month and been wanting to move because old landlord didn't want to replace the carpet (worn out and super di...
Martin T.
Rental property for sale - but property doesn't show well
I have a property for sale in the Bronx in NYC, which has been on the market for 3 months or so. I've watched other units in the building come on the market and sell, but mine is not. The price is right, and my age...
Steven Maduro
Lazy landlord series Tiling step by step
Hello Bigger Pockets family I have finally finished my 520 sqft tiling project. I would like to share with you all some tips that I have learned along the way. Hopefully this will help you not make the mistakes I made...
Carol Bloom
How much is considered "normal wear and tear" for carpet?
Hello BP community!I'm Carol I need your help how do you calculate how much to charge for "normal wear and tear" on carpeting. I have a tenant moving out, they have been with me for 5 years the carpet was not new when...
Scott Harlow
Apartment saturated in pot smoke
I bought my first 4 unit last month. I have given a month-to-month tenant notice that I will not be renewing his lease. His apartment is saturated with pot smoke. I'm assuming the apartment will need to be wiped down ...
Dwight Rigel
Should I paint/carpet with tenant still occupying property
I recently purchased an occupied SFR with long term tenant on a month to month (lease expired and reverted to M2M). Upon meeting with the tenant I advised them of the repairs I would be making (new A/C, Clearing bushe...
Andy Vasquez
How Much to Spend to Get My House Rent Ready
I own a row house in Washington DC. My monthly mortgage is $4150. I have lived in the house for over two years and now want to rent it out. I think $4000/month is realistic for my home. I am in the process of getting ...
Joe S.
How to find reasonable house cleaners for make ready
So from time to time we get a house back from a rental or we have a house that all the construction and work has been done and we need a good cleaning at a reasonable price. We have had cleaners that do a great job an...