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Bernard Sanga Buying property on a septic tank
25 December 2019 | 13 replies

I am under contract on a property with a septic tank. Property is built 1979 and does not seem like it has been replaced since. Are septic tanks a deal breaker for you? What are the headaches you’ve encountered? My re...

Chris F. Multifamily deal has 60's and 80's builds. Inspection tips?
4 September 2019 | 4 replies

I am looking at a deal that was built in phases. Some of the buildings were in 1960's and the others were in 1983 and 1985. What tips do you have that I can make sure everything is in working order? Here are some I am...

Kyle Curtin Always install a sump pump in your basements? 🤔
21 March 2023 | 6 replies

Mooooornin’ BP!We had an awesome virtual REI Unleashed National Networking meetup last night! I wanted to share one of the gems that I took from last night that I would love to hear your guys thoughts on.
We were tal...

Sasha Fukuda Small hot water tank
4 May 2022 | 6 replies

So, i just rented this apartment of mine. It was previously owned by a slumlord and its had the same inherited tenant in it since I've owned the property. After she left, I renovated it. The new tenant rented it witho...

Bart Slak Reducing Utility Costs
5 April 2008 | 5 replies

I purchased an 11-unit apartment building 6 months ago. The water bill is much higher than the historical average. Any ideas for a diagnostic test that could help me determine way the usage is so much higher. Occupanc...

Ralph Pena Tank OR Tankless Water Heaters
27 April 2015 | 22 replies

I've been having a problem with a water heater on the second floor unit of our apartment. This is unit already has a 30 gallon electric hot water heater. But the hot water in the shower is going out in 5-7 minutes. Tr...

Megan Greathouse Leaking basement on a historic duplex in St. Louis
3 October 2021 | 21 replies

Hello! I'm hoping some of my fellow St. Louis investors with experience with older multi-family properties in the city might have some thoughts for me. I'm under contract on a duplex in the city (near Soulard) that wa...

Ken Martin Ratio Utility Billing System vs Sub Metering
3 October 2018 | 3 replies

I have a small 5 unit mixed use property in SW Michigan and am trying to determine whether I should implement a rubs system or install sub meters. Is there a rule of thumb on which to use? I got the sense that submete...

Account Closed Neighbors retaining wall causing water issues?
29 February 2012 | 1 reply

We live in a 5 yr old house w/a terraced backyard complete with retaining walls & a french drain system. The older house directly behind us was sold about 2 yrs ago and the new homeowner gutted the home and reland...

Robert D. air test - gas lines leaking
13 July 2017 | 3 replies

I have a 3br single family with no basement. The gas lines are leaking somewhere. I need to connect compressor and do the air pressure test. The furnace and water heater is connected. Where would be an ideal place to ...