Casey Culver
HVAC repair or replace?
I'm trying to decide within the next day or so if I should repair or replace the hvac in my rental. Here's all the details...-Townhome, 2 bed 2.5 bath 1600 sq ft. There are 2 HVAC units, one for upstairs and one for d...
Carrie A.
Home Warranty Plans, yay or nay??!
What's everyone's opinion on buying home warranty for your rentals??? My real estate agent suggested it. I never really thought about it...... Any input would be great!
Brenda Whittaker
Roofing Quote Expert Advice
Any experts on roofing who can tell me if this looks like a good quote? I;m sure it does but are those good "coil fasteners", and does a city require a permit for this, I dont think so, and my biggest question here i...
Tami R.
Furnaces, mant.
It seems like every year at this time I wish I had something put in place for maint. on furnaces, etc...
I do not have it in my lease and if I did I do not think tenants would pay attention... but it seems li...
Joseph Cornwell
My first Rental property!
Hello Biggerpockets!I have discussed some of the details on my first project in other post, but I wanted to give an update on my first intentional investment property. A little background on me: I have always wanted t...
Shaquetta Chittams
Renovation Cushion
What percentage of my rehab budget should be set aside as a cushion. Right now the renovation budget is at 45k and we haven't opened any walls, looked at the roof or the furnace. We know we want to update the kitchen,...
Chris Kreidel
Looking for Tech and tips to rent our cabin in Big Bear, CA
Hello - we are buying a cabin in Big Bear Lake, CA, and will be renting it short term to help offset some costs. Although we are a 2+ hour drive away, its not totally convenient to zip over there easily to take care ...
Account Closed
Need advice on separating utilities for a new rental property
I just purchased a two unit rental and have been told by other landlords that it’s best to have all the utilities separate so each tenant pays their own, which I agree with. The way this property is set up is there i...
Dominick Johnson
Always get multiple bids
Last week I was reminded why I made it standard practice to always get at least 3 bids for major repairs. The ac in one of our properties had a leak in the line. Both the ac and furnace worked fine but were 30 years o...
Nadia Hale
Water softener request by tenant
Hello We have a new tenant on our first ever rental property and they’re are requesting adding a water softener citing hardness? Should we agree? Should we say no? I’m afraid if we agree or negotiate they may ask for ...