Lynne Hart
Auction Property with flooded, in accessible basement...
Considering a first property off auction (pre-1900 duplex in STL City, typical foundation style). Unable to see basement due to 4-5 inches of clean clear (seemingly standing, or slow/low leak underwater) that was in ...
Mike Palmer
Any plumbing pros that can answer crazy plumbing question?
I have a unit that has experienced way too many plumbing issues. Now it seems I have a toilet that has some issues. For one it doesn't seem to flush very well. The tenants have not complained, but I have noticed th...
Trevor Ewen
Curb Appeal & Stewardship
We just finished getting our new duplex tenant ready in Richmond, VA. We're really happy with the rehab. In the process of our work, met all the immediate neighbors. They are owner occupants. The house had been on th...
Seth Murphy
Apartment purchase delay, eviction, threatening tenant
I signed this morning on a multi-family property and later found that a tenant eviction was not as represented. The tenant is back from a mental health stay, threatening neighbors at 4 AM, etc. The tenant supposedly t...
Henry Clark
Self Storage- Building Quotes 05 2023
We just built a 30 x 250 building last fall. Just have 3 units left in it now. On the extra land at that site analyzing doing another 30 x 250 or a 40 x 250. We don't have enough land to do Two 30 x 250's, thus this...
Lane Patterson
Quick tip - For Disappearing AC Units
Durn those thieves who pray on my poor unsuspecting AC units while we are in the middle of a flip or have a vacant rental ! I mean really .... I have had these sorry people rip apart a brand new 1500 dollar unit t...
Blake Peterson
Package Room Potential Issues
Hello Everyone,
The property management company I work for is currently looking for a solution to package theft. Currently, the packages are being delivered to an unsecured part of the entrance of each building. Thes...
Krishna Chava
Computer vision based security system for Multifamily properties
I am working with a partner in Silicon Valley to develop a computer vision based security and monitoring system for multi family properties. Please note, some of the items I propose below might look like invasion of t...
Mel Selvidge
Bars or No Bars on Windows?
I always think a house or block seems safer when I don't see caged windows and burly fencing everywhere. Personally, I have never wanted to live like I was "in the embassy" even when I lived in a high crime area like...
Kush Patel
First Multifamily Deal: 60 Unit Apartment Complex
Hi all,I am working on my first multifamily deal and would appreciate any advice you can offer. I have experience owning and operating other forms of RE (SFH, Industrial) but have decided I'd like to go the multifamil...