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Results (36)
Jared Mann Awkward conversation: Female Insight Needed
7 February 2020 | 20 replies

I am currently househacking my first duplex, a couple weeks ago I noticed the main sewer line was backing up slightly in the unfinished basement. I attributed it to the heaven rain fall we were getting at the time. Th...

Lucia Lilac Help Septic Tank!…..
7 November 2022 | 11 replies

Hello BP! I was looking to purchase a property but I don’t have to much knowledge or experience on septic tanks. is that something to avoid? What are your thoughts?

Glen Whipkins Lease addendum for rental with septic system
20 January 2018 | 1 reply

I own a farm that has a house on it that I am going to rent out.  The house is on a septic system and I know from living with one for years that you have to treat them different than city sewer.  Does anyone have a le...

Sylvia H. Tenant stuck toy in the toilet and doesn't feel its her fault.
27 November 2022 | 37 replies

Have a question for all you landlords out there. I have in my lease a clause which states that the tenant is responsible for keeping the sinks and toilets working. Barring a leak or a gut replacement which happens, I ...

Matthew Mucker Clogged drain due to feminine products: who pays?
11 May 2010 | 10 replies

I have a tenant in a SFH who has been renting for a year. I couldn't ask for better tenants; they have taken very good care of my property.

On Saturday, I was called because the drains were backed up. We called a plu...

Becca Shaw Septic: To Avoid or Not to Avoid?
26 September 2013 | 4 replies

Hi - My husband and I are on the hunt for a buy and hold properties, and Im curious if anyone has a general rule of thumb or quick tip regarding septic systems. My initial reaction is to avoid them at all costs, b...

Roger S. One of those days with an idiot tenant.
16 February 2020 | 6 replies

Today was one of those days that makes you wonder why we do this. First off, let me mention that I work a FT W2 job, my hours are 6PM to 6AM and my commute is a 3 hour roundtrip. So last night at work, my wife call...

Jayden Hamilton What expenses am I obligated to pay as a landlord?
13 June 2021 | 4 replies

What expenses am I obligated to pay as a landlord, I have tenants that think I'm supposed to pay for everything that breaks, and "that's the purpose of them renting." What would they have to pay for, and what are thin...

Parag D. Who takes care of landscape and lawn in rental SFH?
8 July 2020 | 6 replies

I have a rental SFH and my current renter isn’t taking good care of the lawn and landscaping. There are weeds all over and lawn isn’t watered properly. I am trying to figure out the best way to get this sorted - do I ...

Brandon Turner Rant: why do water leaks happen on weekends and holidays!?
4 July 2016 | 10 replies

it's Saturday night, 11pm. My tenant's water heater decides to implode, leaking water everywhere. And of course... I doubt I'll get a plumber anytime soon!Rant over :)