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How to get rid of dead person smell?
I'm working with a landlord whose last tenant killed himself in the unit and was not discovered for two weeks in the middle of summer. The landlord hired ServPro to "clean up" the place but the smell still lingers....
Mike A.
Deal analysis - White Plains
Hey guys, I am hoping someone can look at this deal analysis as I am going through a multiple offer situation. It's a 3 unit multi-family, which is vacant. The owner cleaned up the entire place. New floors, appliance...
Larry Turowski
Flooring suggestion for uneven concrete floor
I'm beginning to remodel units in a small complex with concrete floors. Here is a before picture of one of the units. They all were kinda ugly and had rugs which would require constant cleaning or replacement:Here i...
Mark Cruse
House stinks
The dirty tenants moved and I can't get rid of the smell. I've tried sprayers, bleech and all kinds of air fresheners. Any other suggestions?
Norm Chrostowski
How nice are your units??
I just completed re-habbing my upper unit in my duplex. Turned out really nice. Most who came to look at it said it's the nicest they've seen. Hence it rented in 4 days. I do just about everything myself, so I save a ...
William C.
Tenant accidently burned the oven tray
Tenant accidentally burned the oven tray (the big tray/draw on the bottom of the oven). It was caused by the previous owner left a huge meat bone (undiscovered) in the bottom shelf (the tenant are all Vegetaria...
Lindsay Conway
Laminate or Carpet in a rental?
Hey guys, just looking to see what everyone thinks about laminate flooring versus carpet.Which would you go with?900 sq ft house, 3 bed/1 bath, brick split entry.Thanks!
Amad Osman
Best Pet Proofing Tips/Recommendations for Rentals
I know the best approach to pet-proofing is not allowing pets, but based on a recent discussion with my new property manager new tenant laws may require that Landlords allow "comfort" pets. So that being said, I plan...
Ace A.
Protect Cabinet Floors & Shelves
Hi BP!
I was wondering if any of you landlord out there have problems with water damage on your cabinets floors & shelves and what you use to protect it. I understand if there's a flood, not much you c...
Angela Smith
Painted wood floors, what to do?
We are under contract for our first property. The intention is for this to be a rental. It doesn't need a total rehab. Just some basic stuff. We plan to paint everything, clean up the yard, remove an old half crum...