Betty Joseph
How to detect cigarette smoke other than by smell?
A tenant has smoked in a non-smoking property. It's obvious by the smell, but I'd like to find a more concrete way to prove that she has smoked in the unit. What is the remediation?
Kimberly H.
Smoke detector legislation in Illinois-tell your state senator!!
Attention Rental Property Owners in IllinoisCall your State Senator and tell them to VOTE NO TO SB2837.A proposal being considered in Springfield will require all single family homes and apartments, outside of Chicago...
Whitney Robert Caldwell
How do I Remove Lingering Cigarette Odor?
I found a great family home in Baltimore that smells like old cigar smoke. I know this smell because my grandfather's basement smells the same way. The Property has new carpet, wood floors and looks freshly painted. T...
Daniel Chang
Marijuana around commercial properties
Has anyone experienced an issue with tenants or tenants' employee/vendors smoking marijuana in states that have made it legal? I have one tenant complaining about occasional smell of marijuana. I think it's coming f...
Rich Cavanagh
Rookie landlord looking for advice from wise veteran!
So... a little personal background. I'm rather new to the REI game and hire a property manager. I have 2 rentals and just recently ended a lease with a family on a pretty large family home. (2000 sq ft, 4bed/2bath).
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Jim S
Rehab on a burned property
Has anyone rehabbed a house that had fire damage? The fire in the property that I am looking at started in the basement. The joists for the first floor living room are severely damaged and the house has a very strong ...
Isaac Antoine
Preventative Maintenance Checklist & Inspection Letter
Good afternoon fellow investors,
I would like to schedule a quarterly preventative maintenance inspection for one of my rental properties. The inspection would Include a through search for damages & red flags th...
Catherine W.
First time landlords in Columbus, OH - Need lease!
Hi all - My husband and I just closed on our first investment property a few days ago. It's a duplex, and we will be living on one side and renting out the other. There are already tenants on other side who we have ...
Andrey Y.
Smoke Detectors in Maryland (Frederick) - AC vs battery operated
I am in the process of preparing my Frederick property for the tenant. My real estate agent who uses zipLogix rental lease is trying to convince me that I HAVE to use the dual powered (AC and battery) smoke detect...
Heather Rodden
Tenant busted for selling meth...cleanup?
Our tenant was arrested for meth, selling and distribution, among other things. My question is: what do I need to do to ensure we make the house safe for the next tenant. They did not have a meth lab, and this is all ...