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Snow removal for my rental property
Hello! I've owned a 3-family in the Providence, Rhode Island region since 2018. I lived there last winter and the one before. I initially tried to hire a landscaping company to plow the driveway, but the first big sno...
Anne Grello
Yard maintenance and pet waste
For mid-term rentals that are houses with yards and pet friendly, what do you typically do for lawn maintenance? Hire out and request that tenants pick up dog poop before weekly mowing? Or leave a mower at the residen...
Kyle Meyers
Is it possible to reduce HOA dues?
I own a rental in a condo association and I think the dues are a little high. Is there anything I can do to reduce them? Can I talk with the board, or would I have to actually get myself on the board. Has anyone had a...
Sam Tright
Multiple contractors at once
Hi, in your experience are multiple contractors not under a GC okay to work on the house at the same time?On my latest rehab I had to work on: roof, trash, carpet, lawn, pests. I could have hired 4 of the 5 at the sam...
Janet Huang
Utilities paid by landlords in Utah
Do landlords take care of landscaping and also water, sewage and garbage in Utah? Anything else?
Joshua Michael Hauman
The 19 Secret Expenses That Could Sink Your House Renovation Profits
Ready to take on that first or next fix and flip? Before you roll up your sleeves and start swinging that hammer, there's something crucial you need to know: the hidden costs that can quietly sabotage your renovati...
Caitlin B.
SFH - charge extra for snow/mowing or put on tenants? What paint?
We are entering the game with our first rental (family member was supposed to move in but passed away, so we already are in possession of this property). It's a very small 850 sq ft, no basement SFH on a street of nea...
Alfredo Aguirre
Ideas for front yard
My wife and I, bought a house. Long term plan is to eventually rent it out. So for the first couple of years we are trying to upgrade it, but still keep in mind that this will be a rental. First thing on the list is t...
Conor Shea
Improvements for a better appraisal
A new investor in San Diego and I recently bought a triplex and did some renovations. Looking to get it appraised for a refinance but am looking for tips for the appraisal. I have redone the kitchens and roof but have...
Ashley K.
Is Property Management company gauging me on Make Ready fees?
I am working with a property management company to rent out my home. These fees seem exorbitant to me. I have asked if they take a kickback and they said no.$2,000 to make Ready Home (750 sq foot, 1 story home) ______...