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...
Patrick Philip
What's the general order of rehab work?
I've never done a flip before. Some things are obvious, like baseboards, drywall, and cabinets have to be done before painting. Does flooring have to be done before painting? I assume everyone can work at the same tim...
Bill Hoo
Tenants cat left allergens
What is the best way to get rid of cat dander after tenants have departed?Tenant violated the NO PETS policy in the lease and got a cat. Claimed it was his mother's and only had on weekends. I had reminded them of t...
Account Closed
Move out condition and disposition of security deposit
Looking for clarity on charges that may be applied to security deposit.
Tenant moved out after two years leaving an extremely dirty house ( floors, carpets, cabinets, appliances, outdoor area/yard). A very badly ...