Hisashi N.
low maintenance backyard landscaping ?
Hi, we are working on rehab a SFR(4bed, 1800 sqft, split level house, built in 1960s) which has large (approx 3000 sqft) bakyard with a downword slope from the house. Currently, the yard is messy with grown up weeds a...
Ryan Heywood
Low Maintenance Desert Landscaping (Phoenix)
I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for some landscaping that will add a splash of green without requiring frequent maintenance in desert cities. Currently the area around my fourplex in Phoenix is just grav...
Chase Gu
Durable, low-maintenance flooring materials
Hi, Everyone:I am really tired of the carpet flooring in the rental property - it has to be replaced every a few years. Have you used other cost-effective flooring materials that are durable and last for 10+ years so ...
Freeman Schultz
Low maintenance bushes and lawns
Anyone here ever change their bushes and lawns for low maintenance or artificial alternatives?Was it worth? Did you save money?I know of one guy who replaced all of his grass with artificial turf and saved a ton of mo...
Whitney Hutten
Need low-cost / low-maintenance solution for a rental
Hi! We are closing next week on this home as a BRRR. We've put together a nice punchlist for the inside, but I'm stymied by what to do on the outside. The front has grass and rose bushes, so it's not as bad as it l...
Matt Liu
Some strategies for low maintenance/repairs
What are some ways to encourage and even incentivize a tenant to take good care of a freshly renovated rental unit? In the case of a SF home, it's already more likely they will feel ownership. But how can you go furth...
Chuck Payette
Low maintenance long term rental question
How difficult will it be to find investors willing to put up 80k for 50/50 partnership in new built duplex that only cash flows $250 per mo. I will manage. $400k property should easily sell for over $500k in 5 years t...
Tuan Tran
Low maintenance tenant, 1st late rent
Hello BPersBackground:I have a new-ish tenant (~6 months into the lease). Have been low maintenance, very courtesy family that seem overall very good people. During the evaluation process, this family didnt quite fi...
Katherine Mcarthur
low monthly % vs. low maintenance cost for finding a PM?
Trying to decide on a Property Management company.... one has lower placement & renewal fees with higher repair & maintenance fees, the other has a reputation for low repair & maintenance fees but higher ...
Lisa Jones
low maintenance investment for 1031 exchange property
After 9 years in investing in a 4 unit in DC with section 8 tenants, intense city govt regulations, multiple fines and tons of (painful) lessons learned, I am done. The tipping point is the recent DC Government legisl...