Dan C.
is it important to replace a gravity (octopus) furnace for safety?
BP furnace experts - do you consider it important to replace a gravity furnace (often referred to as an "octopus") for safety reasons?
A duplex I've had for eight years has one of these. I do make certain t...
Manjusha Tangirala
Pool Safety Measures for My Airbnb Rental in Escondido, CA
Dear Bigger Pockets Community,
I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to the knowledgeable and experienced community here at Bigger Pockets for some guidance regarding my short-term rental property in E...
Kyia M.
Getting a house ready to be rented
Besides the obvious cosmetic work like painting, how do I know what else should be done to get a single family house "rental ready?"
Roy Mitle
renter worried about lead based paint
I am renting out to a couple with a baby. the house is ~40 years old so earlier than 1978 in california.We are required to provide lead paint disclosure. Everyone just says they are not aware (ie no one ever tested it...
Lorna LeBlanc
Found a cistern in the basement
Purchased a circa 1874 "unofficial" duplex, 2600 sq feet for 35k in an estate sale. Two bdrm up "inlaw" and 3 bdrm down. Plaster and lathe and LOTS of wallpaper to remove (thank you fabric softener). Separating the...
Samuel J Claeson
How long of a time frame does a landlord have to remove ice/snow?
Hello BP members,I was not able to immediately salt the driveway this morning, and I received a quite threatening text from my tenant about the "icy" driveway ("...my brother in law is a lawyer!...."). I personally ...
Frances S.
outside pests
I have seen lots of discussions on pests inside the home but not on ones outside. At what point does nature become a landlords responsibility. I have SFR in Texas a rural setting. I think they wanted that rural life w...
Jeff Higgins
Do you replace nob and tube wiring
I am currently rehabbing a property that I am wanting to BRRRR. I had the city come out to the property to help me understand the code if I touch/work on different items. currently in the house there is nob and tube w...
Sameerah Baker
Unauthorized (?) Storage
My tenant has a boat in the yard. This is a single family residence. It has a smallish driveway (1.5 cars deep) and smallish yard. The boat (which is not covered) is at the far back of the driveway but since the yard ...
Tristan Romero
First Rental Property Decision
I am currently looking to purchase my first rental property in Roseville CA where many houses have pools. Being that pools can create a big liability is this something I should stay away from as a new investor?