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Results (272)
Lauren Gomez Help?! Cat pee Smell!!
9 September 2018 | 17 replies

We flipped a house into a beautiful rental... rented it in 1 day with 50 inquiries... only problem is I still smell cat pee and tenant moves in next week.
... we pulled up all carpet, painted floors, and re-floored wi...

Lucas Carroll Sulfur Smell in plumbing
16 September 2016 | 8 replies

Hi, we're looking at a house but there is a very strong sulfur smell coming from the plumbing.  It comes from all faucets and doesn't go away after running the water for a while.  We were thinking hydrogen-sulfide pro...

Michaela Manco First deal finally closed - FHA Mixed Use House Hack
11 May 2020 | 2 replies

So, after what seems like an eternity, my first deal finally saw a closing table this week. It's a 3 unit (2 residential, 1 commercial) mixed use property that was purchased with an FHA loan. The commercial space was ...

Caleb Dryden Prospective Tenant has Marijuana caregiver card
2 March 2020 | 19 replies

I’m currently trying to lease up one of my single-family houses and have had several applicants. One potential tenant in particular was very forthright about his intentions for my property. He plans to use his caregiv...

Andrew S. Removing smoke smell
12 January 2024 | 26 replies

Hey BP! Hopefully everyone else isn't enjoying Labor Day wknd scrubbing nicotine off the walls!I'm working on my first investment property for a house hack. The house was previously smoked in. I'm scrubbing the walls ...

Cindy Zhu How to properly clean a house after tenant left without cleaning
7 June 2024 | 8 replies

Hi, guys, the tenant who rented my house left without clearing the fridge. Now all the foods left inside got rotten and they smell horrible. I don't want to leave them in the trash can waiting for the collection as ...

Travis Thomas how do others feel about homes with fire damage?
13 April 2017 | 3 replies

Hi there I have recently come across some properties with fire damage. My question is how do other investors feel about these type of properties to invest in or does it matter the type of damage the fire has done 

Ben Wenger Considering painting my rental
29 February 2016 | 8 replies

I am in the process of purchasing a single family rental and was considering painting the interior myself.  looking for recommendations on what type of paint I should use, semi-gloss vs flat ect.  Any and all tips and...

Padam Neopane Pet policy for rental property
20 September 2022 | 19 replies

Hello BP Family,Prospective tenant want cat in the apartment even though we have no pet policy. Tenant is ready to pay for any damages it may cause.We never have pet issues in the past. I am thinking of renting with p...

Walter Chou Dealing with a 'Slick' tenant smoking in the house
27 June 2018 | 9 replies

Hey all,How do you deal with tenants that obviously are breaking the contract but you can't prove it?   i.e. I smell weed in my house with 2 roommates, I know who it is.  The contract states no smoking on premise.Full...