Erin N.
RFP for Central HVAC replacement
I need to replace 5 HVAC systems. I don't have a good relationship with a local HVAC company, so I started calling around to see if I could get estimates. Because I have multiple units, they all want to charge me $1...
Account Closed
AC down needs freon Landlady keeps putting off
My AC unit in our house keeps going down. We rent in Florida and have been excellent tenants for several years. Our AC unit keeps going down - not blowing cool air. Leaking freon under the house in lines. Our landla...
Michael Wade
Tenants' side of duplex won't stay warm in MN wint
Hi all,First-time homeowner (duplex) with first-time problems. Looking for advice on either heating or tenant-relations.I bought an up-down duplex in Minnesota in March of this year and moved into one unit, renting th...
Al Williamson
If Steve Jobs was a Landlord - iHousing
PDAs weren't good enough for Mr. Jobs, he had to go create an iPhone (which many of us now can't live without). He was relentless about trying to give the user the best possible experience. I wonder how he would reinv...
David M.
Automating Lower-Income Rental Property Management
Hello,My family owns 105 single family rentals with an average rent of roughly $650-$675. The tenants who generally rent from us are working in low-wage industries or collecting SSI disability checks. My father has c...
Robert Smith
Should I Sell or Continue Renting Out...?
My situation:Renovated a home purchased for about $166k back in 2018, and for the most part, it looks like a better home, but there were some issues discovered that I didn't notice during the inspection phase. Those l...
Brian Washburn
Advice for investors on their first rental
After 6 months, 50+ properties analyzed, 10+ property tours, and 2 offers, I am finally under contract to buy my first rental property in Omaha, NE! A 3BR/1BA in Midtown near UNMC and the VA hospital.While I feel like...
Shane Johnson
Cash out, appraisal, and tax assessed value.
Hey everyone, got a few questions based on a property I just bought back in August. Basically, I got a steal of a deal. Brick home built in '41, furnace and water heater and AC all less than 2 years old, roof less tha...
Donell Cummings
Equity
When looking at a house to rehab, how do you find the the EQUITY in the house?
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What repairs are okay for tenants to make on their own?
I have a tenant who contacts me weekly for repairs. Some are legitimate and require a specialist, while others are trivial, such as replacing a sprinkler, and it's getting very tedious.Which repairs can I reasonably e...