Lisa K.
Decision on replacing carpet due to heavy smoker tenants.
I am trying to make a decision on what to replace the carpet with, damaged due to heavy smokers. Since it was carpet before and I am wanting to do away with carpet upstairs. How would I go about to deduct from tenant'...
Khristopher Kyle Garay
manager demands rent despite....
hey y'all. I'm in a situation with my landlord and knowing that everyone here is in the realm of real estate, I'm looking for some tips on how to navigate the situation I'm in. I currently rent a 2 bedroom apartment i...
Ralph Ace
Permit vs no permit on interior construction
I showed a home and asked the listing agent why the home went contingent and then got relisted.The agent said the inspection went bad because there was no permits on any work done.The home had fully remodeled kitchen,...
Jon Martin
Small things you see in listings that drive you nuts
I'll start . . . In probably 1 out of every 10-15 listings, I notice that the refrigerator door is facing the wrong way. In other words, the handle is on the wrong side, so that when they open the fridge, the inside o...
Lois S.
Can plank linoleum be installed over ceramic tile?
I have a small kitchen contiguous with a large family room. The floor is tile. Several tiles in the kitchen area are cracked, & I was hoping to remove & replace just the few cracked tiles next to the sink, bu...
Brian Frazier
Any recourse after buying home that has hidden issues ?
We recently bought a home that has foundation issues, the seller is a builder/ contractor and used paint to hide issues. After basement flooding, we had to get waterproofed. Lots of other issues now coming up after li...
Bob Wiedenhoeft
Unique flooding insurance
I have tenants moving into a property (condo) that has recently fell victim to flash flooding. The property's risk to flood is rather unique (and has increased in the last few years), but I want to make sure if there ...
Andrew Fredrickson
Where do you list online?
Hell BP community,
Where do you list your rentals online when they come time to lease up? I want to make sure I am getting all my bases covered and am not missing a popular place. Currently I'm using a variety of Cra...
Tushar P.
Stucco houses in Houston
I wonder what the feeling is among investors about buying a sfh rental with stucco siding. I keep hearing stucco should be avoided in Houston but then I also hear that it is ok *IF* the material and installation is go...
Nikol Noll
Smoker damage/Paint question
Flipping my first house and having a difficult time with the painting. I am using Sherwin Williams products, and regardless of using SuperPaint or the cheaper options, it is taking 3 coats to cover the walls. There ...