Rental Property Investor · Pittsburgh, PA · Member since 2018 · 142 posts · 55 votes
I've heard a few tips about excluding certain appliances, putting language in the lease related to maintenance calls, or being really choosey about tenants in the first place. What strategies have you had the most success with?
When I rehab an empty house I make it as bullet proof as possible. I replace thing with quality parts, fixtures etc. It doesn't have to be broke for me to replace it with something more durable.
I don't put in carpet. I use vinyl strip flooring that looks like hardwood floors. The stuff is very durable.
So I noticed today while using a public restroom, that the sinks always have a clean out plug on the P-traps. It sure would come in handy for rentals when tenants complain that the sink is stopped up. You can buy them at the big box stores, but I’ve always overlooked them for some reason.
@Colleen F. I am worried about leaks and have heard from so many people that tenants just can't be bothered to report them sometimes. Have you ever looked into any kind of leak monitoring?
@Account Closed I don't use monitoring although I know some landlords have used tray with the leak detection alarms with some luck. They are recommended under any of the normal appliances that leak like dishwashers. I have also heard some people use them under hot water heaters. I monitor use, at the water meter. I had one installed on a property with a well and water use climbed when the bathroom faucets were leaking so it works.