Ryan K.
Best cordless tool system?
I need an impact driver, circular saw and trimmer (weed whacker). In the future, I may also get a chainsaw, blower, who knows what else. The new cordless options look good but it's hard to find non-biased (ie- paid ...
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...
Jonathan Bienenfeld
Best lock for STR
Hi All,Working on putting together my first STR. Looking for recommendations for best lock system to install to allow entry for guests and cleaning crew or other service people. Many thanks in advance for your help!
Lynnette E.
damage to rental that is not fixed on turnover, security deposit?
I have a tenant that just left a property. I am glad they left and let them break the lease as their priorities no longer included paying rent. They went to Disneyworld, bought great toys, ate out often, etc. But t...
Steve S.
How often do you check your rentals - smoke detectors etc
Do you do this yourself? How frequently?Do you pay to change out ac filters or expect tenants to do that? How frequently?Do you provide fire extinguisher in each rental?I’m trying to think of any opportunities I hav...
Bruce Woodruff
Power outages at Guest House
Looking for advice from hosts on this. One of our listings is rural (next to our ranch house) and we have experienced a few power outages recently due to lightning storms. Ranging from 1 hr to overnight in one case...
Daniel Estigoy
The most common problems tenants call to complain about
hey there i will be new to landlording in a few months and would like to get my single family home ready to rent. what are some things in my house should i focus on repairing or replacing before a tenant moves in? wou...
Shawn Pottschmidt
percentage saved by do it yourself
I read a lot about hiring a contractor. Has anyone ever calculated how much they saved by not using contractors and did most of the rehab work themselves? Or the real question is what percent of costs is going to con...
Ana Hyler
HELP ! Water bill in my sixplex is over $2000
Hi all - I'm literary sick to my stomach as I'm really frustated at this issue. My bill from the last month and a half came in at a little over $2000 ...my normal bill is in the $200's....come to find out...one tenant...
Tony H.
Should I go visit my rental unit?
Hi BP,
Its been a while since I posted here. I have been learning a lot from all of you. :)
Here is what bothers me now. I bought a duplex in Sacramento 6 months ago. Since we put a new tenant in on the unit (the ot...