Rylanda Wilson
What maintenance costs can I charge tenants?
I have a 5 unit apartment building complete with a separate laundry room, utility room and individualize large storage rooms on site for each tenant. I am having a problem with the main drain backing up frequently ev...
Lydia Kay
How to fix water flowing from neighbors backyard into my basement
During the heavy rain, water flows from our neighbors' backyard into my basement sliding door.
What else can I do to prevent it?
Ashley Hammons
Water in garage
I'm in texas, I have a home that when it rains hard or for a long period of time, water comes under the door and into the garage about 3 feet in. Everytime it rains I get the dreaded tenant yelling and upset call. We ...
Joey Fontenot III
Plumbing Issue with a rental property
I recently put a new tenant into a rental and she called about excess sewage spewing into the tub when the toilet is flushed in one of the bathrooms. In addition she stated the washer was not working quite as effectiv...
Stefan Mayerschoff
Tenant could be faking water / leak issue?
Short form: I suspect my tenants of "faking" water in the master bath / bedroom. We had redone the entire bathroom while living there, and did not notice any water issues. Tenant has been in 2 years with no water issu...
Robert T.
Cost estimates
Dear BP RE developers:We are building a single storey 2 Unit 2250 sf flat roof retail building (unfinished) in Houston on 8200 sf lot on a busy street. 1. Was told that it is likely that we need to build underground f...
Jon Martin
Hot Tub Owners: Are you draining the water after each guest who uses it?
Curious to hear because I might do a hot tub at my next listing. Seems like a lot of work that maybe isn't necessary as long as you have good filtration and the water looks clear? Is there a difference in how often th...
Logan M.
Buy or Rent a Sewer Scope?
I have been having a few recurring issues in different rentals and I have been debating on buying my own sewer scope. I want a better idea of what is going on and it seems handy to have.Does anyone out there have a se...
Logan M.
Septic tanks are full of crap and other less pleasant substances
After watching hours of YouTube videos on septic tanks I have determined that one of my tanks and the leech lines are full of biomat, a nasty substance made up of fat and grease.I am considering adding to the drain fi...
Alma G.
Drainage for flat roofs
I read that scuppers are easier to maintain and are a cheaper way to drain flat roofs versus gutters or interior drains. Would like input from anyone else who knows or have experience with flat roofs, pls.