I just got what seems like an abnormally high estimate of 10k to touch up each unit in a multi-unit complex when renters move out.For background the building is in Columbus, Ohio and each unit is a 3bed approx 850 squ...

Greetings BP members,Has anyone purchased a property from a smoker?  If so, how labor intensive is it to remove the smell and nicotine from the house (i.e. walls, air ducts etc), that is, assuming it's possible?Eric

For those of you that buy property with renting in mind. Do most of the properties you buy need a lot of work before you can rent them? or are they ready to rent?

This is my 1st property in Memphis.  I am looking for handyman, painter, and/or carpet cleaner. Looking for reasonable, reliable repairmen.  All of you Memphis BPers would you please give me some recommendations.  Tha...

All - I have a good carpet cleaner with F&F Carpet, but need to find a good house cleaner (mine recently retired). Also, curious on the going rate for house cleaners? Nowadays I have to hire carpet cleaners and ho...

Hello,I had a water leak in my rental apartment last weekend. Do not have tenant's insurance. And my landlord is threatening me to pay for the repairs of the downstairs apartment.Story: Was running the portable dishwa...

Hello BP! I am a new investor in York, PA. My current financial situation only allows me to deal with lower income properties. I want to know what you other investors are doing to “tenant proof” your units. I am cur...

I'll be moving out of a 1 bedroom condo next year and will probably put tenants into it. I'm currently taking care of some repairs and starting to think of what needs to happen to make this place "rent ready" by next ...

I use a property management company I just had my first turnover on my rental property and have a couple of questions.Here is the receipt for the turnover and the cost:Make ready Replaced carpet & padding in livin...

I bought this as a buy and hold a month ago.  It's located at 371 N. 41st Street, a great (quiet) little part of Shawnee in the far Northwest corner of Jefferson County.  It was a HUD foreclosure so I had to wait out ...