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Ryan M. Single Hung vs. Double Hung Windows
22 February 2016 | 13 replies

Currently debating the issue on windows and would like some input. This is a rental property and all windows are being replaced. The savings is $800 for the same window going with single hungs. Single hung are actuall...

Michael S. Deck Maintenance
24 April 2014 | 12 replies

I have a house in South Carolina with 150 sqft of decking that needs to be refinished. The house is 8 years old, and I don't think the decking has ever been touched.

I have gotten one quote to clean and seal...

Brian Morris How to Strip paint from a deck
13 July 2020 | 34 replies

How do you strip thick paint off a deck? I put a little paint stripper on a patch, but it just gummies up the top layer slightly. Belt sander did a little better, but I would never finish. Is there a technique or p...

Logan Allec What Are Some Life Hacks that Landlords Can Teach Others?
30 January 2019 | 5 replies

Obviously there are life hacks that we as landlords pick up over the years — how to negotiate with people (e.g. contractors) who want to kick you around, how to buy inexpensive yet durable flooring, where's the best p...

Tariq B. HOA Gave Me A Violation For Paint On The Road
27 January 2021 | 6 replies

Hey All,I recently moved to a new state for the military and will be renting my old primary residence. This place is in an HOA.A few months back the HOA decided to have the road resealed and coated, it looked newish f...

Toben B. How do I make the outside of this house look better?
1 August 2014 | 13 replies

Hello,I bought a house that I will sell on a lease option and I could use some help on improving the curb appeal. The whole block looks great, while my house looks a bit dumpy.  What are some not terribly expensive wa...

Angela Smith Cost to powerwash and repair soffit
16 November 2018 | 6 replies

We are doing a lot of work ourselves, but it's taking forever.  Thankfully, we found a neighborhood guy to mow the yard regularly, taking that responsibility away.  I would like to ask him to powerwash the house as we...

Chris Wallace Any Winterization Tips?
12 November 2015 | 3 replies

Hi folks, I'm securing a vacant property for the winter, this will be my first time winterizing a property. The gas service has been shut off and the meter removed. I'm now waiting on the city to cut off the water ser...

Rick Santasiere Lead Paint Remediation
29 March 2022 | 21 replies

Good evening BP Colleagues.  Has anyone ever gone through a Lead Paint Remediation process before?  In my experience, if Lead Paint is proven to be present (and is disclosed), the property is labelled to the world. So...

Kai Hicks Non-essential Request by Tenant
4 August 2015 | 64 replies

Good evening BP community,I have a tenant who has requested a full power washing of the house. My wife and I like her quite a bit, she is a sweet and very polite older lady who keeps the house in immaculate shape. She...