Gregory Banks
Basement crack repair estimates - who to trust?
Hi all, my LTR (Boston, built in the 1930's) has some cracks in the basement walls that I didn't think were too serious (owned for 10y, some water and flaking but mostly dry). A new owner in the condo building is worr...
Stephen Kunen
Renovation question for commercial building
We are doing a lot of work on a 6 unit building in Allentown, PA. As of today, we realized that since we opened up walls to do the electric and plumbing work, we need to get a building permit. Because it's a commercia...
Roger Vi
Best way to fix cracked front door glass?
Tenant called to say neighborhood vandals cracked the front door glass. This is one of those expensive fancy glasses that you can't just patch up. Picture is below.Does anyone know a good/inexpensive way to fix this? ...
Della Beaver
Possible first acquisition….help.
Looking to purchase my first investment property.The property is an townhouse type property with 2 three bedroom apartments and a store front that is rented for the next 2 years. The monthly rents for the apartments ...
Kyle Rosseau
4 Plex Landscaping Question - Plants, Dirt, Mulch or Other??
Hello BP Community, I have a 4 Plex pictured below. I am tired a mowing the grass and the general upkeep (two small grass patches. I have a landscaper to take out the grass but I haven't decided what to replace it w...
Lori C.
Tenant cement vandalism
We had the sidewalk and driveway redone on the tenant side of our duplex. Yesterday the concrete was poured. This afternoon I noticed that a smile, a pentagram and a third illegible mark had been inscribed in the now ...
Ned J.
Bad tenat paint touch up at move out
Need some opinions....We have a rental in TX (we live in CA, self manage)....tenant just moved out and there are dozens of poorly done paint touch ups....like 10-11 walls have badly done hole patch and paint work done...
Craigx Dies
Burn on kitchen counter, how to repair?
Hello All,My first tenant moved out this week and upon final inspection of my house there is a burn on my kitchen counter top. See pics. Any suggestion on how to repair this? Or is replacing the counter top the onl...
Jeffrey Chang
What to deduct from security deposit when tenant moves out?
Hello.I am a newbie with rental properties and currently have a few.I am uncertain what is considered a normal wear and tear when tenant moves out.My lease states tenant should leave the property in "ready to move in"...
Tim Ray
To renew (lease) or not to renew?
Hey all, in December 2023, my contract with one of my rental properties and tenant in Montgomery County, MD will expire.My options are to renew the lease w/ a 3% rent increase or give notice to my tenant and find a ne...