Logan Wright
Buying new carpet for rental house
My wife and I just purchased our first rental! It’s carpet needs replaced and I’ve torn it all out. what type of carpet/pad should I look for?What’s considered a good price for a rental house carpet per square foot? F...
Carl W.
How do you treat tenant improvements?
I gave my tenant permission to make an improvement to the building. I didn't think anything of it because it seemed like a minor request at the time. I saw the improvement the other evening and I was very happy with t...
Ryan R.
Sprinkler System for Buy & Hold?..
I've got a property that is considered to be a fairly nice rental in my area, B+ or A-.
My current strategy is to hold this property for appreciation for the next 7-10 years, possibly longer.
The yard is becoming ...
Ben Simon
Duplex, Central A/C Installation~ Tis the season
Hello all, happy memorial day weekend~!Am looking for insights on installing Central A/C and possible recommendations for a landlord-friendly HVAC company. I understand window a/c units are affordable and prevalent in...
Dylan Greytak
Thinking about purchasing with intent to convert garage or build ADU.
Does anyone in the Tampa area have experience with converting garages into studios or converting a large room into an ADU?I have been actively looking for a small MFH in the Tampa Bay Area to house hack for the past 4...
Tim Dye
Septic. Columbus, OH
Does anyone have a good referral for a septic professional in the Columbus area? Looking for someone to do an inspection at a reasonable price.
Samantha M.
Granite Kitchen Tops Cost?
What would be a good ballpark estimate to put in granite countertops in the kitchen? I was thinking somewhere in the neighborhood of $250 per linear ft.
For regular counter tops, at least here in Dallas TX, .75 cen...
Shayna Adams
Deducting obnoxious damages from security deposit
Hi! I've got a question regarding doing quick fixes on damages that would otherwise be a humongous expense, and how tenants should actually be charged for these things. Here is my story:I have a tenant moving out th...
Scott Weaner
Removing Paint from Electrical Sockets
I will be closing on a Duplex in the next 2 weeks. The township won't give a CO as many plugs are painted. I told the owner that I will try to come up with a solution short of replacing the perfectly good outlets.Has ...
Travis H.
First Time Landlord With Some Questions
Hello fellow BP members,I am excited to say that my wife and I are closing on our first buy and hold/house hack duplex today!So let me paint a picture first. The property we have obtained came with two existing tenant...