Jace Thornton
Hill AFB Property Management: SCAM or Good Policy???
I am an active duty military member and and I live on base. I have been living here for about four years and it is time for me to move on to my next assignment. Here is my situation. I have talked to many housing resi...
Just Don
Brand new- reno- doors and trim
Doing a drastic gut job reno on new basement in a 'small' house.
Read where everybody now likes white doors and trim. I was going to buy 5(total amount of interior doors in whole house) 6 panel oak doors and oak tri...
Andrew Ferris
Rehabing smokers apartment
Bought a 5-plex 6 months ago. Previous owner lived in one unit and chain smoked for 30 years. I have rehabbed all the units, but can’t get the cigarette smoke out of that unit. I’ve redone the floors, painted the wall...
Tico Sellers
Anchorage 4-plex inspection findings
Hey all! I wanted to ask for your thoughts on critical items to scrutinize on inspection reports. I am working on entering the Mountain View 4-plex market. I know many would steer clear of this neighborhood. Howev...
Jeff Milas
Replace the deck or put in a concrete patio?
The wooden patio on our rental property is on its last leg. We bought the property knowing the deck was at the end of its life span, and that time has come. The question now is, do I redo a similar wood/composite deck...
Ryan Sajdera
What can I use security deposit for?
Hey BP, I was wondering what I can use a security deposit for, in terms of repairs. I currently have a house that is going to need ALL of the rooms repainted upon move out. The question is, can i use the security depo...
Amy A.
Show me the odor!
Have you ever had a tenant argue with you about an odor? I often allow pets and have had some great tenants with pets, but have occasionally been left with smelly apartments. I have one that's really bad right now, ...
Winston Risser
How often to replace carpeting ?
How often do you replace carpet in your houses ? Obviously carpet can be destroyed ,but if it is older dirty. is it better to just get it cleaned good ? or is it better to spend the extra and get it replaced for a qua...
Joy Remington
How to address pet urine smell
Several months ago when my HVAC contractor showed up to take care of an issue at one of my rentals, he told me that the dog urine smell in the house was so strong he was afraid he might pass out. The tenant has been i...
Emily Knowles
How to make old home's damp basement LOOK (not feel) better?
Buying my first investment property to rent out. It's 95 years old so the basement feels damp. No visible water, probably just moisture coming in from the foundation. Mold on the floor/walls that I plan to get rid of ...