Alan DeRossett
Rebates on Multifamily dwelling install of EV Chargers
We own outright a multi-family residence and have plans to upgrade and modernize the Building with Smart Home features and Healthy home certification. We also plan on putting EV charging in each Garage on Tenet's on t...
Joe Wang
Decking material for rental property
Hi BP,
I'm looking to add a new deck to a rental property in the Bay Area. I'm having a lot of trouble deciding what material to use (pressure treated wood vs composite, etc).
I understand the pros and cons, and I'...
Dulce Beltran
Rentals - What constitutes Wear & Tear
Tenant moved out. Walls need touch ups and two bathroom cabinets are de-laminating (excess water dripping and not cleaning). The baseboards have knicks on all of them. One has a piece of it taken out. Is the water da...
Heath Jones
Lessons #1 from first year of self-managing our 20 rentals
My plan is to post a series of experiences with the hope they provide information that may help someone else as they start their real estate investing journey. Lesson #1 - Don’t Open the Fridge!!One of the first thing...
Josh McCullough
Apartment cleanly issues
I purchased an 8 unit last month. In 1 of the units, the tenant has been there since 2001. Her kitchen walls and ceiling are orange from grease splatter. I'd really like this cleaned up. Who is responsible for that? C...
Victor Eng
Avoiding a roof replacement
Hello BP community,I'm looking to avoid having to replace a roof. It's probably about 20 years old, asphalt three tab shingle, black (gray now due to the wear and tear). No leaks, no damage from plywood on the undersi...
Jonathan Jaffe
Gas or electric power washer to purchase for use at rentals?
Anyone have experience with power washers for use in sprucing up rehab properties? I am buying my first and looking to do some of my own general cleanup to make it look nice. I'm not sure which type to buy and proba...
Account Closed
Tenants let dogs go bathroom on deck- advice.
I feel I should preface this by saying that the tenants were ones I inherited for only two months. The first time I went to a showing on the property I noticed that there were appox. 10-15 piles of dogs poop on the 2...
Atul Kaushal
Won House at Auction. Water in the Basement. No Power.
Dear BP,I recently won a house at auction, the power is off, and there is water & mold in the basement. Once I get the deed in about 30 days, I'd like to go in and fix the place up. What is the best way to appro...
Ed Soniat
Refrigerator damaged when power cut to condo.
Who is responsible for the cost of replacing the refrigerator damaged when the power was cut off to a rented condo.Our tenant reported that the power to her unit was cut off at an unsecured switch next to the meter wh...