Ellie Perlman
Fighting COVID-19’s Impact on Multifamily Properties
I’d like to share with you what we’re doing with our properties to mitigate COVID-19’s impact on our properties, with the hope that you can use some of these ideas and strategies on your own properties. If you have ad...
Paul Winka
Hardwood floors for newbie DIYer.
A rehab is nearly done and the occupancy permit will be granted shortly afterward. I still have to take care of the hardwood floors and paint after moving in. The painting shouldn't be too bad, but about those floors,...
Carl Dowdy
Safety message to post for tenants
I just drafted a document I plan to post at my single family rentals (probably in a kitchen cabinet) that has contact info and some safety messages. Part of it is liability mitigation driven. To better help you unde...
Jonathan Perez
HVAC system 30years old. Should I ask seller to replace?
The duplex I have under contract has a few minor things to repair. One of the things I'm most concerned with is the HVAC system. The exterior unit and the furnace was manufactured in 1987 (which is when the house w...
Darrell Kirby
Tenants Are not paying Rent
I purchased a Duplex that already had tenants(Ecorse, MI). This is my first property. I have one unit that always pays but a couple in the other unit paid once and are now 3 months behind. I talked to them and they ju...
Chad Clanton
Seeking feedback for Pleasant Renovation and Remodeling/ Bob Gonzalez in San Antonio, TX
Good morning BP! I'm looking for feedback and preferably contacts who have dealt with Bob Gonzalez of Pleasant Renovation and Remodeling, a construction contractor in San Antonio, Texas. My colleague and I are, to ...
Terence Purcell
Shared hot water heaters
I'm looking for more efficient solutions for shared hot water heaters in a multi-family property. I currently have 3 x 50 gallon tank heaters shared among 6 units - and I pay for water and electricity for the hot wate...
Nellie Fitzgerald
Water remediation crew did more damage than the water
Recently we had a minor sewer backup, which soaked the carpet pad but didn't leave any standing water. We hired a pro water remediation company and asked them to remove dry wall, base boards, carpet, and drop fans, de...
Jason Yarusi
SFH into an Assisted Living Facility
Looking at a large two story 6,000 square foot home. Kitchen on each floor and 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. House is huge but its proximity to a major road diminishes its value and it is in a flood zone, which I am equ...
Eric Gabbard
Amenity Add-On Service
Looking for advice and feedback on a business idea for short-term rental operators and guests.To help differentiate your property, having a wide range of amenities is obviously important, but sometimes it's hard to ju...