Richard Nash
Older Duplex rental question
I am looking at a potential duplex in Idaho that was built in 1919. This is an old house. I haven't had a chance to look at it in person yet. It looks like it's in good condition based on the photos that I have see...
Account Closed
dirty water
A few months ago I had a water line break which was repaired. Even now when I turn on the outside spigots (front or rear) the first couple of pints of water is brown-dirty. Does that indicate there is another break? T...
James W.
Where is a good place to add a bathroom? How much money?
I just purchased a 4 bedroom 1 bathroom house that I want to rehab. I want to add a 2nd bathroom either upstairs or the basement. The problem with the upstairs is that the roof is slanted so there may not be much ro...
Craig J Chelette
Cap ex and maintenance on a recently flipped property
Anyone have any advice on what percentage to put aside for cap ex and maintenance for a property that has recently been flipped. It is a duplex and i am trying to run numbers to see if it will work. I want to be rea...
Sam Leon
Property Manager accessing property without notification?
I manage my own properties but a friend of mine who is more hands off uses a property manager who is also a part time realtor. My understanding is the property manager "makes a round" every two weeks to his propertie...
Isaiah Weekley
Estimate cost of adding a bathroom
Hey BP family! I was looking at some properties to possible brrrr so if a property has a permit for use as 2 dwelling units (household living) what would be your estimate of adding a bathroom to a 3bed 1 bath property...
Carlos Alvarez
Permit for bathroom & kitchen?
Hi BP'ers:We are a property that will be getting a remolded bathroom and kitchen. The work on the bathroom includes counter tops, new cabinets, lights, new tile on the floor and in the shower enclosure. The work on th...
Alexandra Joy
When a tenant asks for unnecessary repairs
I posted about this same tenant before. She is a bit demanding but I took advice and have been trying to be extra kind and helpful. She is also my neighbor so I have been bringing her organic produce from my vegetab...
Scott Smith
rent reduction to reimburse tenants?
Hello - A tenant in a property within my IRA/LLC is going to purchase a garage door opener to replace a failed one. 50 bucks. Can I let that transpire, and reduce that cost from her rent? Seems fine but I want to c...
Ki Lee
Cost/ timeline to rehab class B 1BR 1BA 650sqft in Columbus OH?
BP,
What would be a good estimate for a complete rehab a 1BR/1BA 650sqft Class B unit in Columbus, OH? Units are functional but very outdated. Will need new carpets, paint, tiles, faucets, toilet, tub, kitchen coun...