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My PM just called and said our tenants are complaining from swells from pipes. They say the plumber says it might be a crack or leak and want to do a smoke test. Is this usual? And if so is 300 for the rest normal?
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Hello, I took possession after the auction after couple days by changing locks. I had my new owner sign posted. After couple days previous owner calls and says i havent abandon the property i have my things in there a...
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Hi BP,Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for the best way to get the contact info for my property management company out to all the existing tenants of the portfolio of 26 units I will get to manage. As the o...
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Any recommendation on where to buy appliances for multi-unit properties. Big box stores are pricey or same model doesn’t available. Looking for direct purchase for the manufacture or any recommendations.
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Working on a deal for a SFR that would make a great short-term rental, but I want to make sure and include all the necessary start up costs in my budget- things like silverware, furniture, etc. What are some things th...
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Hi all,I am in the process of furnishing my first rental and boy is it a lot to think about! I am currently compiling a list of items that need to be purchased (primarily looking at Ikea, Amazon and Costco). Does anyo...
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I just purchased a new SFR (3/2, 1014 Sq Ft) and it has a very small "living room" and virtually no area to be considered a dining room. The bedrooms are comfortable in size, but I could knock out one wall, get rid of...
We are scheduled to upgrade the kitchen in a property and we have a tenant living there. The kitchen could potentially be out of commission for about 10 days. What do you do for the tenant if you’re updating and they’...
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Hey BP Community!So here is the scenario:Our tenant informed us on Monday night that their oven wasn't working properly. My husband immediately went to the unit to check it out. He agreed with the tenant that the oven...
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So I've been waiting for today for weeks. I was supposed to close on my rehab and collect a nice chunk of change.....It turned out a little different.
I agreed to watch my mothers dog last night. The little fu*ker bar...