Alex Ballas
Plaster on Brick - Remove plaster or keep and frame with drywall
Should I remove the plaster that is attached to the inside of an exterior brick wall, or keep it and just build a 2x4 frame and insulate, drywall, move outlets. This is a 4unit low income property that I am upgrading...
Dan Kelley
Lead Abatement in a 6-unit Rehab
Hey folks, my first post here!I'm looking into a 6-plex that needs a decent amount of rehab. I've never dealt with lead paint so I'm not even sure if what I'm dealing with is lead paint. The walls in the building are ...
Ryan Pal
Suggestions on rental with tile flooring throughout house
hey guys, i'm fixing up a rental that has tile floor throughout the entire house. while the tile is clean, it has a cold feeling to it. also, being that i live in nj, it can be cold in general during the winter. af...
Christina Colon
New owner- Tenant question
Hi all, My tenant (inherited from the previous owner) is requesting landscaping services although it clearly states in his Lease that the yard upkeep is his responsibility. I informed the tenant of this and told him ...
Nathan Adams
Most Cost Effective Way to Re-face/Remodel a SMF Ugly Exterior?
I'm closing on a great, cash flowing 5 Plex, and I'm going to be Brrrr-ing. I wanted to ask some more experienced landlords -- What can I do (as cost effectively as possible) to help make the exterior of the building ...
Marty Bauer
Reducing rent for managing the yard?
Recently purchased an out of state duplex and one tenant pays on time but is paying under market by $100/mo. We are coming up on his lease renewal and he offered to maintain the yard (cut grass, clear snow, trim bushe...
Adam Craig
Need help with front door color on historic home
I am rehabbing this historic home in Cleveland Heights OH. What would be a good front door color for this historic home?Other then landscaping which we are doing - any other curb appeal ideas are appreciated.
Jack B.
Normal Wear and Tear vs Damage (WA)
Background: -I failed to do the walk through inspection with tenant before they moved in or get pictures when I moved out. I just have my gf and the original pictures from when I bought the place as evidence of condit...
Christian Nachtrieb
What are these black spots?
Can anyone help me to identify these black spots? These are located on the backside of the (very) old baseboards on the plaster walls of an older condo. Wife is convinced this is mold, I'm not so sure. This location h...
Laura Cardenas
How do I get my absentee owner neighbor to step up?
Hey fellow BP members!I have lived in my home (I own half of a duplex, technically a "condex") for a little over a year now and I've been adding value little by little since we moved in. The backyard was transformed f...