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Hi everyone we have several rentals in the Los Angeles area. For tenant turnover we often have to do basic cleaning, flooring, paint, caulk etc.
For this we go with the cheapest labor possible. I found a "handyman" ...
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What's the best way to go about telling a messy tenant to tidy up so I can take photos / show their unit before they move out? There's nothing in the lease that requires them to keep the apartment clean, other than de...
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Curious what some of you do routinely between tenants? I recently had a tenant move out and went to the property and completed a few items but want to build a list of things to do each time. Here’s what I did, please ...
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The situation:We very recently purchased a property based on a home inspection that was currently occupied by a tenant. Turns out there was a LOT of hidden damage. From what I understand, there is little we can do bec...
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So here is my situation and I just need someone from out there from the wonderful BP community (you're my hero @Brandon Turner) if possible, because this admittedly IS my first rodeo:- I've been watching the MLS in th...
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I've sometimes wondered if a pet deposit is even enough to cover potential damage a pet may cause. Scratching, peeing pooping...Have you ever rented to pet owners whose pets didn't actually cause any damage?What's the...
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I'm looking for the best cost to value for laminate wood flooring based on 2 different needs.
Flip to Sell
Laminate wood flooring that has an amazing initial feel and appearance. Ease of cleaning and care is not as ...
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My friend is having some problems with her landlord and she doesn't know what to do. :crying: She is about to move out of her apartment after over 3 years, and her landlord has told her that she has no chance of ge...
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Hey fellow landlords!How do I charge (keep from deposit) the amount of time it took me to complete repairs after the tenant leaves. Here in Denver, Colorado, I have 30 days to return the deposit and I'm coming up on t...
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I thought it would be fun to post progress as my wife and I flip house #5 from start to finish. I'm NOT posting this in "Success Stories" since the proof is in the pudding as they say and I don't want to assume succes...