Sean Boyle
Rental Property Turnover Maintenance Items
I'm looking for some feedback on the typical items that are done to a property during turnover to a new tenant. I have a rental property in Charlotte, NC and I've had a property management company in place since the ...
Jonathan K.
What would you do with this deck?
Hard to believe this is actually the first time I've started a forum on BP! Because I greatly value the knowledge and opinions of many of you whom I've already met in this community, I'm asking for your quick opinion ...
Erin Margaret
Metal siding on a rental, paint or replace
I just aquired this little gem of a 2 bedroom. It is structurally sound but dated. While it obviously is in need of some curb appeal and updates I plan for it to be a BRRRR long term and have questions for seasoned la...
Ericka G.
How much $/work to put in?
Hi all,
Am closing this week on a great little deal - $28k for a 3/1 with a bonus room and attached 1 car garage in a solid area. It already has its C of O for rental occupancy so we can move in tenants right away. ...
Logan Allec
What Are Some Life Hacks that Landlords Can Teach Others?
Obviously there are life hacks that we as landlords pick up over the years — how to negotiate with people (e.g. contractors) who want to kick you around, how to buy inexpensive yet durable flooring, where's the best p...
Tariq B.
HOA Gave Me A Violation For Paint On The Road
Hey All,I recently moved to a new state for the military and will be renting my old primary residence. This place is in an HOA.A few months back the HOA decided to have the road resealed and coated, it looked newish f...
Kamil Supo
Need contractor for exterior painting and to install gutters
I'm looking for contractor for my 2-unit house in Dorchester. Recently resided with cedar shingles. Need the exterior to be painted (1 coat of prime, and 2 coats of paint), and then white standard aluminum gutters. No...
Rick Santasiere
Lead Paint Remediation
Good evening BP Colleagues. Has anyone ever gone through a Lead Paint Remediation process before? In my experience, if Lead Paint is proven to be present (and is disclosed), the property is labelled to the world. So...
Joshua Gordon
My water utility success story
So my wife and I bought a condo for a personal residence (we have since become landlords on it). The water pressure was so bad when we bought it that it took 20 minutes to fill the tub to wash the kids. We were gett...
Toben B.
What colors should I paint this apartment building?
What would be a good replacement color for this apartment. building? Unfortunately the roof is fairly new so I would have to keep the shingle color. It is looking pretty weathered and has some wood rot. Should I pain...