Joana Shuckerow
First investment property in Ocean Springs MS
Hello everyone! My husband and I are buying our first property in Ocean Springs MS. We are out of state and can’t really drive around to look at the neighborhood. Is someone familiar with the area that can help give u...
Sean Wilkinson
I have a great little airbnb.... Only thing is :-(
It smells like smoke....
It was previously an apartment with animals and and a smoker. We did a pretty major rehab on the place pulling up all flooring, doing an a.chemical wash on the wall. Tried doing a kills prime...
Michael A.
All handyman I talk to are overbooked
I need a handyman to do some remaining repairs in order to get my empty unit rented out. I have 3 handyman contacts who are all overbooked and can’t get out for months. My property manager knows a handyman who will tr...
Sam Zawatsky
Paint for T-111 siding
I am in the process of having T-111 replaced on the back of a house being rehabbed. I’ve been going back and forth about paint options, and have been thinking about going with Sherwin Williams emerald outdoor paint. T...
Will Houston
Newbie investor dealing with a surprise mold problem seeks advice
Hello reader, thanks for stopping by.I bought an apartment I plan on renting out. It’s a studio. The previous owners didn’t disclose that they had a mold problem. It smelled a little musty when doing the walkthroughs ...
Jim Sestito
Getting Cold INSULATION
Hey BP,As all of us in New England, Boston, Massuchusetts last winter was really cold and snowy.My tenants in my;-NON insulated- built in 1912 --1300sqft per unit w high ceilings -2 familywere very cold and burned thr...
Ryan Phelps
What Do Contractors Need To Know For A Quote?
Hello BP Friends!My wife and I just bought our first long-distance rental property (woohoo!), we are rehabbing it to flip-worthy status and there are a few big things and a lot of little things that need to be done. S...
Sasha Koen
Need some advise in a rent ready quote
I have been quoted $7087 to get my property rent ready again after a tenant was evicted please can someone offer me some advise on pricingTrash out of unit $1270Clean carpet $250Remove kitchen floor and replace $975Fu...
DeAngelo Tatum
Tax deductions for owner performed repairs and upgrades.
What is the correct way to deduct rental property repairs, upgrades and maintenance cost when you preform all of the work yourself, being the owner/landlord?
Mason Walker
Am I allowed to send a revised security deposit claim?
Hey everyone, I am hoping someone can help me out.I already mailed my previous tenant their security deposit claim letter, but I just realized I left out a couple charges (about $100 worth). I was wondering if it is p...