Need some advice on whom is liable for damages on tenanted rental property.  I am the owner of this rental.  Out of state property manager was notified by tenant of 'water leak from slab in kitchen' at the end of July...

Looking at purchasing a foreclosure. When I toured the house I found a hole in the drywall and a pipe with a giant hole in it. I assume it’s the flue. The house smells like smoke and the vents in the ceiling are ar...

I have a now former tenant that I didn't renew her lease because of the condition of the apartment.  She has vacated the property -- which I'm thankful for -- but left lots of damage on the way out.  Door in the basem...

Hi all- full disclosure: this isn't about one of my investment properties, it's about where I am currently renting!After moving in I noticed this gaping hole underneath the sink in my kitchen (see picture). Reason for...

Seeking advice from seasoned professionals here. After parting ways with a property management company for not meeting expectations, I took control of four properties, retaining the existing tenants. I had them sign a...

Hey BP, New tenant wants me to re-gravel the driveway for them.It's not in terrible condition, just a few big holes where water gathers/spreads. Would cost me about $300 to redo the whole thing. They're willing to do ...

I have a Triplex in South Florida and one of my tenants just moved out.  She lived in the unit for two years and had 2 daughters and 3 cats at one point.  This post is regarding two of my main issues.1.  There was a r...

I have a tenant in Des Moines, IA who his brother decided to drill a hole in the bottom of my window AC for some odd reason and ruin it. The tenant then decided to buy a smaller one off Craigslist for $50. While I was...

Has anyone on this forum seen a lock system like this one?  I am closing on this home in two weeks and this deadbolt is broken (it is locked now and the interior knob does not turn the deadbolt.)  I am trying to deter...

Hey BP, I have a family member in my community who's planning on leaving their property in a few months due to work commute and affordability. The loan currently has a modification, and at this point they’re intereste...