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I am curious how other Landlords handled "maintenance". And I use the word lightly because what I am referring to is things such as replacement of light bulbs, changing smoke detector batteries, clogged sinks, etc. W...
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I'm not very handy at all.. What are some things I need to do to protect myself in regards to maintaining/ and fixing problems as they arise in multifamily units?
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Hello BP.I have a 3 flat in chicago area i wanted to know how often do you have the common areas cleaned?
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I am currently looking at a duplex in a descent area that will cash flow 470 per month before taking out for maintenance. I just wanted to get an idea of the amount some of you out back from rents. Total cost of unit ...
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As a remodeling contractor I have seen homes with 10s of thousands of needed repair that could have been prevented with a bit of proper maintenance. One that stands out if caulking. You can buy a home that has been...
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I would very much appreciate learning if you are aware of any 3rd party property managers that outsource their maintenance techs from a Property Maintenance Company. Meaning a Property Manager who provides all the tr...
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I am trying to decide whether or not I should hire my owm landscaping service to take care of the lawn and try to cover some of the cost in the rent. Do most people rely on thier tennants and are they usually good abo...
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Concerning Single Family Home rental: Should I pay for maintenance or should tenant be responsible?
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I have a house in South Carolina with 150 sqft of decking that needs to be refinished. The house is 8 years old, and I don't think the decking has ever been touched.
I have gotten one quote to clean and seal...
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What Really Constitutes a Maintenance Emergency?