Naga A.
Ceramic tiles in bathroom.
The tenant is asking for ceramic tiles being laid for half bath where the tile is breaking apart as you see in the picture. I asked an estimate from my property manager and they quote me for tiles at $800-900 and vin...
Brandon Cao
Assuming an FHA Loan - PMI Carried Over/Able to be Removed?
Hello All,I may be selling a triplex in a few months that has an FHA loan attached to it. Note this FHA loan was originated before the June 2013 change that makes PMI last the life of the loan. Instead, since it was...
Roger Laughary
Removing a Lessee from a Lease
Hi all,I'm struggling with an odd situation and hoped to get some good input from someone who knows the law better than I do. I started a lease on a couple last year (2 year lease) and they have since broke up. The gu...
Sean Haran
Is a sewer scope worth it in Columbus OH?
Hello! Looking for advice on whether or not a sewer scope is worth it for a home in Columbus OH. Inspection company charges 400 for general inspection, plus another 200 for sewer scope. Is the sewer scope worth it/nec...
John C.
Getting the STANK OUT of a Rental Property
Hello Everyone,I recently evicted a tenant that regularly let pet dog poop inside the apartment EVERYWHERE. When we were clearing out her apartment in front of the sheriff, there was literally dried dog poop every foo...
Marc-Anthony Signorino
Tenant complaining about ticking copper pipes
This is in Cambridge, MA; five-unit building. We've recently updated the heating system in the building with a high-efficiency gas-fired water boiler getting away from oil. Because it's an older house, it's got copper...
Erika Banks
Collecting A Security Deposit for A Service Dog
I've got a landlording question -- I have a tenant that has a child requiring a service dog. The tenant has purchased a puppy and registered the dog as a Service Animal. I understand I am limited to two questions I ...
Dave Grosse
Severe Mold Damage - My responsibility or tenant's negligence?
So here's my very first horror story of landlording if you'd like to call it that.
Tenant says she never goes into the basement because she doesn't have anything down there and thus has no reason to go. Two w...
Golan Corshidi
First Cleveland Investment: Triplex showing 45% COC return. Am I missing anything?
Hey all,I used all the advice and wisdom from these channels and decided to do my first deal out of state. I would love your feedback on how you all think I did. I live in San Francisco and bought a triplex in Clevela...
Kristyn Grimes
What's the Most Common Lease Violation You See?
What are some of the most common lease violations you see? I plan on strengthening my lease for my next property and I'm sure there are things I'm not covering. Aside from moving out in the dead of night and not payin...