Mark Berge
Suggested flooring for master bath remodel.
Hi All, I am living in a single family rental in a suburban NJ neighborhood on a busy road during the day but quiet at night. I am remodeling the master bath, kitchen and living room area. I intend to rent this house ...
Steve T.
The Smell of Success and total Grossness
I got a real deal a month ago, a 2/1 950 s/f cottage in a good area with a great lot. Although it was built in the 50's, the previous owner had totally rehabbed it, from the studs out. I'm talking new siding, windows,...
Curtis Mears
How do You Estimate Damage to a Rental Property
What do you do when withholding deposit money when a tenant leaves? I understand if there is professionals you have to hire, then that bill is easy. But what about issues, you take care of yourself? If you steam the c...
Cathy Waslenko Anderson
Carpet the bedrooms?
I’m finishing a full house renovation in the Philadelphia area. The house is 1600 sq ft ranch and will be listed for $400k. I plan to put luxury vinyl throughout the main living areas. I plan to do the master bedroom ...
Michael S.
Extremely dirty subfloor after removing carpet and pad
I just ripped out the carpet and pad at a new place I bought, and the subfloor is very dirty. House had a really bas smell, probably from pet stains that soaked through carpet. Carpet was heavily stained. Basicall...
Lisa Misuraca
Hoarder house with BAD pet urine odor,HELP!
So we ripped out the carpet,but don't know what to do about the tile. As a good flipper we feel like we should just rip it out also,but it's nice looking tile,can it be deodorized and cleaned.We know we'll need to use...
Nancy Molinari
Property damage - I lost!
My previous tenants allowed their dog to pee all over the bedroom carpet for 5 years! I deducted the damage from their security deposit to pay for the replacement, it also cost me an entire months worth of rent on top...
Matt Morand
Tenant Turn Over Cost Rules of Thumb
Is there a general rule of thumb that is used when underwriting the cost of tenant turn over?
Ken N.
How much carpeting is ideal for rental properties?
Hello BP community, I wonder how many of you decide to put carpeting down the hall ways to the bed rooms for rental property? I have read that ceramic tile is the most durable option, It can last up to 75 years. Meanw...
Pawel N.
Dogs Making House Unrentable
I'm renting a house to a group of guys in a college town. I've never had issues with them over the last two years. Rent is always on time and communication has been good.The house has an upstairs and a downstairs. The...