Orlando Paz
Mystery water intrusion
Although not directly related to a RE deal, this could easily be a situation a house flipper could encounter. A relative of mine recently had me come over to get my opinion on water that was seeping in between floor a...
Emily Jones
Inspection Freaked Me out - Am I making a mistake?
Hi BP members / team! My husband and I decided that we want to start REI with a house hack. We finally found a duplex that was a perfect mix of the right price, medium taxes and a decent neighborhood. We walked throug...
Manmath D.
Ceiling repair cost ?
So I have this out of state property in WV that will be put on market next month. My realtor send me some pics and looks like another expense. Would like to get your feedback and figure out the cost. I'll have contrac...
Joshua Kaster
Unreported Repairs - Who's Responsible?
What are your opinions on unreported repairs? Do you add anything to the lease to encourage quick reporting? And who is responsible if unrepaired item causes damage to tenant property or rental unit?Backstory: Renting...
Jeff Lockshine
Structuring a Section 8 lease when getting $0 rent from tenant
I have a tenant who's rent will be subsidized 100% by section 8. Their only responsibility is $50/mo for water. They have been a bit of a trouble tenant for the past six months but having a guarantee of paid rent ma...
Srini Murthy
Turnkey investment property - Inspection report Advice needed.
Hello All,Got an inspection report on a turnkey property in the Mid-West. This will be managed remotely through property managers. Here are the significant issues list. Older home Pre 1950.1.Wood windows throughout th...
Mindy Jensen
I Love It When The Contractor Says...
The electrician comes over, looks at the house and says, "This doesn't have the right wires in it, but we can fix that..."The plumber comes over and says, "These cast iron pipes look like they're about 50 years old..."
Ryan Adams
Insurance clause - burst pipe in parents vacant rental
Hey BP,
Long time reader first time poster! (Wish it were a more positive topic)
My parents own a rental property in Freezego, I mean Fargo. Today they were notified by the property manager that a pipe has Frozen ...
John Underwood
Hurricane Storm damage in SC
It is a mess here. Most don't have power.I have a lot of LTRs that where miraculously untouched except for minor stuff.Our Lake House never lost power. We were going to stay here but someone rented it for a week that ...
Joe S.
Do you provide new shower curtains for your rentals?
Do you provide new shower curtains for your rentals During the make ready for a new tenant?