Conrad Legé
Furnace in the bedroom -- big problem or no problem?
Hello BP, I am looking for some insight here. I have a small multi unit that I will be closing on in about two weeks. In one of the units I a plan on renting to tenants, there happens to be a forced-air furnace that i...
Ed Riemer
Gas or electric heat for my rental
I'm completely renovating a new rental property in Catonsville next week and am trying to decide on gas or electric utilities for each property and can't find any real definitive suggestions either way with good reaso...
Zack Aboona
Current tenants like to replace the old appliances in the condo
Hello BP community,My current tenants would like to replace the appliances I have in my condo. The appliances do work but they are old. She does understand that she agreed on renting the place with current appliances ...
Account Closed
settled sidewalk slab
Hello all,
My rental property has a sunken concrete slab on the sidewalk in front of the property.
Anu ideas on How to fix this in a cheap/effective way. It seems too deep for quikrete.
The property is in H...
Ivan Jenkins
Applying Fair Housing Standards to Criminal Records?!?
I logged on to my local MLS today and noticed a new message with an attachment from the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that speaks (in general) about how almost 1/3 of the US population has a criminal ...
Nick Rose
It's not possible to get a decent ROI with a cap rate <10%
Ok, I suppose it is possible - I'm just hoping to get some experienced investors' take! I do have capital that I'd like to put to use in an apartment building in the roughly 400K-700K range, however I can't seem to m...
Robert P.
Tile or Hardwood in Kitchen
What do you think is better in a kitchen? When I say better I am mixing together appearance, cost, and durability. This is for a rental property, not my own.a. hardwood floors (refinishing what is already there)b. til...
Christine Swaidan
Two Service Dog???
Perspective tenant says she has two service dogs. I have not talked to her, just got a copy of her application. To make matters worse, one is a Scottish Deer Hound, a huge breed. Is it even possible to have two servi...
Daryl L.
Opportunity of a lifetime
Just got a call last night for what may be a great (amazing!) opportunity. A family member is looking to retire and offered that I could take over his entire business. We didn't get into the depth of details I'd like ...
Matt B.
Running out of hot water after 2-3 showers
Title says it all... this is in my personal residence but I’ve found BP to be a more credible source for answers than searching the web.
After 2 or 3 showers the water gets cool/lukewarm, not freezing and will stay t...