Jordan Baker
B/C class neighborhood renovations for rental property
Hey Bigger Pockets Family,
I have a duplex in a B/C neighborhood in Jacksonville FL. I bought the property as a primary using my FHA loan and have been doing some updates to my side but have a tennant moving out soo...
Mark Forest
Appliances
Some of my rental properties already have appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers. I want to put into the lease that these units are just there as a courtesy, and the tenant is responsible for any repairs of re...
Kumar Tummalapalli
Chicagoland -safe places
What are the Best ways to find safe places in and around chicago land ?What I use currently :1. Trulia crime maps ( used to be convenient but they changed their coloring)2. clrsearch.com - demographics - the have a c...
Ken Rishel
Delinquency Rates
The State of Illinois recently passed a statute into law that allows regulators to examine and publicly report on delinquency rates, as well as take action against lenders whose rates are too high. While the statute s...
Jack B.
This "mold" won't scrub off...is it something other than mold?
Tenant moved in and said there is mold in Washer. I go to take a look and scrub it off with a bleach and baking soda paste. First wipe it with a paper towel and bleach and NOTHING comes off. It's completely clean. S...
Ryan Antista
Why are the baseboards turning brown?
Hello BP community.I don't know the condition of these walls other than new pain was applied two months ago. I started seeing a discoloration at the bottom near the doors on both sides (french doors). I cleaned the ar...
Dee Dee Daer
Eviction Due to "damage"
Questions about eviction in Texas:Please tell me if a land lord can enter the property with out 24 hour prior notification just to look around. AND- can the land lord scream outside to passerby people, and neighbors ...
Olivia Balch
Costco flooring options
hello, i just got my first rental and we are putting new flooring in and I need help deciding which product to use. 1.Mohawk Home Woodmill Oak Waterproof Laminate 12mm Thick Plank With 2mm Attached Pad Included -1.598...
Thomas J. Clifford
Kitchen Floor Replacement Recommendations?
Hello BP community :)Ran into a little issue tonight - found that when I "fixed" my fridge's drain pan to stop my freezer from forming huge ice sheets at the bottom of the fridge, I caused some kind of leak. 24 hours ...
Henry Lazerow
Ants everywhere! HELP
My 4 unit building has ants all over two of the units. They are in various spots on the floor and if dog food left out will swarm the dog food. We have not had any issues with pests other then the ants. Illinois very ...