Mike H.
Landlords responsibles for Window Cleaning?
All,I have a "stupid" question... does landloard respondsible for window cleaning? I have a new tenant move in, I have taken care all the misc. small repair items, and not sure how to respond to a "all windows need t...
Grant S.
Chalky Vinyl Siding - How Do I Fix The Chalking?
I'm trying to figure out what the best plan of action is for chalky vinyl siding. As I run my finger across it, a white film transfers off. What's the best solution? Some type of special cleaner and a power washer? Pa...
Wil Pace
exterior dryer vent cleaning
Does anyone have any tips for cleaning dryer vents from the exterior of buildings? I typically clean out the vents using a 12' brush from the inside of each unit in my small multis. Simple job, but its a huge pain p...
Lois S.
Calif tenant vacates leaving dirty walls/ceilings
3-yr tenant left very dirty walls, and ceilings(!). If cleaning isn't effective , can I charge for painting to restore to move-in condition? Even tho painting was done over 5 yrs ago, the place was pristine at move...
Tom Summers
Advice on dealing with a tenant
Hello all,First time rental owner. Recently closed on a side by side double and I’m looking for some advice on how to engage with my tenant. She has been there for 4+ years and looking to stay. Current rent is a littl...
Anders Jax
What would you pay a boutique all-suite hotel property manager?
So if you had a licensed inn or hotel, all suites of 3-5 bedrooms, say 5 suites, for a total of 20 beds, property has a pool as well, no front desk/concierge, What would you pay a property manager to basically manage ...
Cedric Jenkins
Is it impossible to overcome a minor mold issue?
Hi, BP family. Quick question..We found a property being sold as is for 25k. However there’s a mold issue (not severe). Work needed is 8k.ARV is 63k. I believe I can leverage the fact that there’s mold to lower the as...
Antoine D Thompson
Real estate education
Hello BiggerPockets..Where can I get my real estate terminology and education from about being a landlord ..The ins/out of the business including insurance ,where to look in Georgia for a multi family,LLC, Refinance,...
Imran Khan
Move-in/Move out Services
Can anyone recommend an all-in-one handyman/cleanup person or company? I had a tenant move out because I filed an eviction. I need to get the property fixed up, cleaned up, and back on the market asap. In the past,...
Mark Greenawalt
Philadelphia property lead paint
Hi all,I am remodeling a property from 1940 to get it ready as a rental. I am under the impression you need to have a technician come out to test for lead paint.(For any age not just children 6 and under) As a precaut...