Bobby Burches
non-permitted upgrades and Occupancy/Use Permit
I recently came upon a property being sold in Baltimore, MD that has had an upgraded HVAC, Water heater, and electric panel installed. I checked the Baltimore permits site and there have been no permits pulled. This p...
Nancy B.
De Minimus Safe Harbor HVAC Question
Single family rental property was bought a few years ago for $42,000.In 2018, furnace and air conditioner were replaced at the same time. They were listed as separate line items.The air conditioner was about $2700. Th...
David Sisson
tenant complaining about musty smell in closet
I have a new tenant in my commercial property. They are complaining about a musty smell in a closet and have used the dreaded "mold" word. They are complaining about headaches. Honestly, this is their second day in th...
Luke H.
tenants complain about refrigerator temperature
Hello all, hope all is well.
New tenants complaining that the fridge isn't cold enough. I seem to get this with 9 out of 10 new tenants. Some tenants try to turn the dial down until the thing freezes over, then th...
Jonathan Santiago
Gas boiler or Electric baseboard: Is it all just preference???
I just recently got a 3-unit building under contract that currently has no heating system in the home. I am trying to decide between rewiring the entire house and putting electric baseboard (this would also get rid of...
Ashly B.
What kind of furnace (and AC??) do I need?
Well now I'm diving in to the really noob questions. Our other investment property was 100% flipped 2 years before we purchased it so I'm questioning what areas are worth spending money and what aren't. First up is he...
Nick L.
Struggling to Fund Constant Repairs
Me and my wife just bought our first rental property last month and have gotten to the point of putting a tenant in place already. Unfortunately within a week of moving in we are getting hit with a work order of ~$300...
Bruce L.
Can I deduct from Security Deposit?
Hi guys,So my tenant just moved out of the place and wanted to get your feedback as far as what you all think is reasonable to deduct.Above are the pictures of damages caused by the tenant.Before Move-InDuringMove Out...
Benjamin Amaral
Possible Mediation or Firing GC
I have been working with a GC since June 2023 on a gut and rebuild of a duplex in NH. This is my first time working on a rebuild or working with a GC. The gut was necessary due to a fire that occurred and the water da...
Jeff G.
Questions About the Saginaw / Bay City Market
I want to pick up my first rental property by the end of the year. I'm getting some cash together, which will take a few months, to buy my first SFR; all cash if possible.I've been scouring Zillow / Trulia and Saginaw...