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To dissuade a few, I have update my smoke detector clause as follows:
Landlord may install meth detectors.
Obviously won't happen, but costs nothing to insert.
I Bought a slab foundation house in Oakland county Michigan, a month after close discovered mold and water damage in kitchen & bathroom. House value is about $150000 and mortgage is for $140000, doubt a investor w...
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Happened about 3 weeks ago. So I've been rounding up all the grills from every property, cleaning them up, repainting them, and engraving my name in an inconspicuous area. I also told the lead detective from the p.d...
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Hello, all! We are new house flippers in San Antonio, and found out today that our current flip has a cold water leak after the foundation repair. The company that detected the leak wants to charge a minimum of $150...
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Hey BP,
Can anyone recommend a private detective to help find contact information for a vacant property owner(s). I have tried on-line with no success. Since I live in Indianapolis, IN, I would prefer some one he...
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I debated on posting this because the incident has discourage me so much. But here it is:Last Friday I arrived home to a business card from a detective from our police department. I had just got home from visiting my ...
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I am seeking suggestions for how to prevent tenants from disabling smoke alarms. Verbal warnings and statements written into the lease may not be effective. I've seen plastic bags taped over alarms!!This is importan...
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Hello everyone. I've been reading on biggerpockets for a while but have rarely posted anything before. Thought I would finally ask for some advice. If you can help, I would appreciate it. First off, I have some multip...
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Well, solve this riddle, or as the leak detection technician called it, “mystery”. I have a rental home out of state that is currently vacant. I received a call from our property manager that the city had called her ...
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Hello, I am thinking about buying a rental with an upstairs water heater ( it's newer) has anyone had any issues with them? If so please advise?