Maran Banta
Scope of work for laying new tile floor?
My Contractor just told me "No, sealing the grout isn't something we do,unless you ask us to and then it's an extra charge."Seriously?When they lay a new tile floor sealing the grout isn'tpart of the scope of work?Sou...
Scott Wilson
Renter Damage - Use some quick advice
Probably covered before in BP... but it's me and it's personal now ;) Ha! I've seen people say "eat the damage" and "take it outta their deposit"... wattaya think?If I don't keep part ...
Jessie MacDonald
Mold problem with tenants
Looking for any advice on what to do when a rental property has mold. Some info for you, we’ve owned this property for 4 years and have never had issues with mold in either unit until the current tenants moved in Janu...
Kamlesh G.
Inspection uncovers major mold.
So my partner and I finally get our offer accepted and move to the due diligence phase. We meet the inspector at the property. Get access to first unit, its a 4-plex. We are surprised to find out that the tenant had b...
Teddy Johnson
Burst Hot Water Heather Flooded House
I was hoping for some feedback. I have a water heater that leaked while my tenant was at work. It is located on the second floor and damaged the hardwood floors throughout, drywall, and probably baseboards. I curr...
Jose Robles
Forclosed property
Hello everyone,
I have a couple questions and would apreciate any input.
If a house has been forclosed and boarded up for 8 years does the value go up?
The mortgage on it 8 years ago was $120000.
Is that what I w...
Jan Kutrzeba
Austin RE market next 6-12 months?
Austin has been a hot market for a long time. What are your thoughts on COVID affecting its real estate market? The residential inventory is very dry atm. A lot of ppl in Austin have high paying tech jobs that haven't...
Mike Rodriguez
Tenant Turnover - What Would you Do?
After every tenant turnover, do you paint touchup? Or leave it for every few years?
What work do you usually do on the unit to maintain it after a tenant leaves?
Matthew Paul
Well water
I am currently rebuilding a duplex , both side . Nice 1 acre property , cash deal , 3K per month total rental. ..............the well is a 24 ft hand dug well , good water . Better than a drilled well , which would...
Rich Thomas
Hot steamy showers - and dripping condensation
I rented to a woman with two children. It turned out the her "children" are big strapping 17 and 18-yearolds.
The three of them like to take hot steamy showers. The rental is 2-bedroom, one bath duplex with...