If a garbage disposal stopped spinning but makes a bit of noise showing the electricity is on (likely something is blockage it but unsure), who is supposed to pay for the technician to repair it: the landlord or the t...

One of my homes has had the sewer trap clog 3 times in the past year, with sewage backing up into the basement from the washer drain pipe. I would like to figure out how to do some prevention. Any ideas? I have though...

Welcome to the comprehensive guide on quick fixes for common plumbing issues in rental properties. Plumbing problems can arise unexpectedly, causing inconvenience for both landlords and tenants. Let's explore simple, ...

My wife and I do a hybrid of flipping and long term rentals on single fam homes. I‘ve come to realize that some homes make better flips and some better rentals based on their floor plan, build, and the age of major it...

Ok...... So, tenant emails/calls stating they have a slow drain in the kitchen, and they've been trying to manage it with "Draino". It's the first I've heard of it, and the sink drained fine when they took possession....

Hi BP Community-I've been lurking in forums for a while but this is my first official posting!I'm super new to Real Estate and purchased my first home in Austin, TX last June. This house is my primary residence but I ...

I own a rental property on the South Side in Chicago in Cook County. With the major rainstorm we just had last week the basement for my tenant's unit (which is lived in) ended up under 3 feet of water. The water went ...

I've been having some mysterious water issues and my carpet got flooded in the dead of winter the other day. It seemed very strange because I did a test with a pressure gauge and there was no plumbing leak, and the gr...

Hey BP Team,I have posted to this forum before about some main line sewer issues i've had since purchasing a triplex on the west side of Chicago. In 2020 I had 4' of main sewer line replaced, had ongoing issues after ...

Hi BP -- I'm currently working on my first House Hack. I'm debating whether or not to fix old sewer waste pipe. It is a huge ticket item and can eat ~30-40% of my reno budget.Today I did a walk through with plumbers a...