Mark Sokolowski
THE CITY YOU LIVE IN MAKES IT HARDER ON LANDLORDS THAN TENANTS
the city i live in (especially under the current mayor) is so anti owner that it is frustrating beyond belief! after 2 consecutive years of 0% rent increases on 1 year leases and now only a very minimal increase they ...
Jared Mann
Awkward conversation: Female Insight Needed
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...
Sylvia H.
Tenant stuck toy in the toilet and doesn't feel its her fault.
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 ...
Lucia Lilac
Help Septic Tank!…..
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?
Tina Chen
Hot and Cold Water Question for Commercial Property
Hi everyone, I have a quick question regarding my commercial building rental. Recently the hot water stopped working and my landlord says that's the responsibility of the tenant to fix. I am not sure whether commercia...
Jacobus Rex
Pest Control--Mice--Not taking the bait!?!?!
Hi,
SFR in Minneapolis. Tenants have complained of mice, three different times over 5-6 years. I've had local well-known pest control company there three different times, at least. Still in the last year tenant com...
Brandon Turner
Rant: why do water leaks happen on weekends and holidays!?
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 :)
Jackson Long
Late fee limits for Pierce or Washington?
A while back I looked into this and came away believing that there was no limit to what you could charge for a late fee as long as it was in the lease.When my son was young and in day care they had these ABSURD late f...
Miguel Horta
Do these repair estimates look okay to you?
Hey BP Fam, I just closed on my first SFR for long term Buy and Hold strategy. After the initial meeting with my PM, he provided the quote for the repairs below. Does this price seem accurate. It seems a little much f...
Jacob Haskins
Vetting Applicants with Pets
Good morning, BP Community. I have been reading the forums about allowing tenants with pets. It seems the community is about a 50/50 split between allowing pets in rentals or not. I was originally leaning towards a...