Jeff Costa
Rochester, NY inspector
I'm looking for a Rochester inspector who doesn't just look at the roof through binoculars, but climbs up on it. Who uses a thermal camera to look for water leaks. Who opens kitchen cabinet doors to ensure they work. ...
Matt Fitzgerald
Auto shutoff toilet valves - has anyone used one?
One of my biggest peeves is a steep water bill. I hate when toilets run or in one case overflowed and tenants don't tell me about it. Has anyone ever used an auto shut off valve when a leak is detected? Specifically...
Jamaih Lane
Getting a loan using “Rideshare” income..
* Not sure if I’m posting this in the right area. *I am 22 yrs old, don’t have any debt, perfect credit score (750+) 2 paid off auto loans, 6 credit cards since 18 yrs old (60k available), on time payments, no student...
Monica Evans
Deduct paint cost from security deposit?
Experienced landlords:Generally speaking, when you are turning a property between long term tenants, do consider re-painting as a “standard” part of the process? Or, do you consider that as “extra” wear and tear and d...
Simone Boe
Inspection Report. New Buyer-Do we walk away or counter?
Admitting that I am very new to real estate and am on a steep learning curve. We're the buyers and are looking at our first investment property (rental). Our offer was accepted by the seller--it's contingent on inspec...
Rehaan Khan
How to deal with a bad contractor?
I hired a contractor who left his workers unsupervised, they painted the whole house but did a terrible job because the paint didn’t stick. The contractor tells me I should’ve gotten better quality materials and wants...
Jerome Wiley
Fair Housing and Screening tenants question.
Can the landlord ask a perspective tenant how many adults will reside at the rental property?
Jack Yen
submeter in Raleigh Triplex
Hi,I'm brainstorming trying to see if I could pass the water/sewer responsibility to the tenants. I have a triplex in Raleigh and currently paying water/sewer for all 3 units from the master meter. I'm trying to see i...
Mitchell J.
Water running continuously at multi-unit?
Hi all,
I have a water issue for a 3 unit building that I purchased over the summer. I got a notice from the city that the water has been running continuously. When the water & trash bill came, the last bill cy...
Michael McKay
College Rental Analysis
Hi Everyone. Looking for feedback on a college rental I'm considering moving forward on. Here is a link to the BP analysis that I ran. Below are a few notes:
The house is a 4 bedroom and I'm going to make the dining...