Can You Fix It Yourself?
This morning I’m heading out to a rental property to correct a leaking sink drain and hook up the water supply line for a couple of swamp coolers. My plumber would be happy to do these things….at $65/hour…so off I go with my trusty landlord toolbox.
If you are comfortable taking [...]
More Water Bill Issues… OR… ”How the landlord paid to fill the swimming pool”
We have had a lot of positive feedback on our blog “Who Pays the Water Bill”, so water bill issues must be a hot topic. Here is another one that will help you realize that no matter how long you own rental [...]
Water Conservation for Rental Properties….Save $ and Water
Those of us who own duplexes, four-plexes and multi-unit rental properties take a deep breath before opening the water bills.* Of course, a portion of each unit’s rent is budgeted for water, but water bills are still one of our least predictable expenses.
Leaking toilets and old toilets are [...]
Maintaining Landscaping at rental properties is a multi-faceted topic. Landscaping is a major investment… as well as an important investment. HGTV has taught those of us needing more tutoring how important curb appeal really is… even for rental property.
If you have had a property listed for rent more than a few hours, someone has already [...]