All Forum Posts by: Atwan Kwan

@Dustin Beam

@Joe Splitrock

Really clever problem solving here....  

But of the answers I know off hand, i standby eliminating the tenant as wasteful.

these tenants have been some of the best ones, as very frugal and incredibly responsible. They don't know when (or if) the owner would pick up bill and have taken extra measure to keep HVAC off. It's really old electric forced air....

We looked into solar panels, but the roof of the addition wouldn't support the weight.

"Ghost clause"?

Are you serious

research and network your butt off to get close with a trusted real estat pro in your area.

No way around it, but boots on the ground and meeting everyone to find the best for you

@Joe Splitrock

@Roy N.

I'll post stats again and yes the home is in Maryland close to DC

"4br/2ba raised rancher, with basement. 1,448 sqft, built in 1952, furnace is AT LEAST 15 yrs old.

Already put in new digital thermostat, given free by pepco (no help)...... it was originally a 2br/1ba with addition..."

@roy n. The basement (700+sqft) is in fact unfinished and uninsulated as well as the walls in the house. But if uninsulated walls don't make much of a difference in a sealed house, it's gotta be the basement?

What do you suggest I do to diagnose this? Pepco came in and didn't provide many options.

Regarding the bills, once again tenants are usually expected to pay, but they complained when bills got to $500 due to inefficient mechanicals so owner covered.... What would you do?

Now owner is so frustrated and wants to cash out, despite a prime location for easy rental and assured appreciation.

@Thomas S. love your no nonsense feedback. Will try. The idiot contractor I used doesn't know how to do online invoices. I'm about to email him a template for him to give me...

I emailed with pics, so hope that's enough.

@Dawn Anastasi I guess a more specific question is, how do i respond to "I didn't expect any repairs...." (signing clear checklist at time of walk-through) ??

@Joe Splitrock 4br/2ba raised rancher, with basement. 1,448 sqft, built in 1952, furnace is AT LEAST 15 yrs old.

Already put in new digital thermostat, given free by pepco (no help)...... it was originally a 2br/1ba with addition...

I'm just happy - the most ungrateful tenants in history ended their reign of terror.

I've been slaving for weeks to turn the place over..... making all the necessary repairs before new hopeful tenants move in....

The peeved landlord is scrutinizing this checklist to make sure they haven't left any remnants of a horrible experience.... 

and that's when the tenants text me....

Despite leaving weeks ago.... after signing off on a clear checklist.....

How do I tell them I'll be keeping some of the deposit?

In turning over the home..... house is quiet.....carpets cleaned, ......but the "picture holes" were just a little too big for the touch up. About an inch wide..... requiring mudding and paint over.....

As mentioned, they signed a clear checklist but in going back to do the repairs, we did have to get a contractor to repair this..... and the landlord wasn't letting this pass these tenants......

What have you communicated for your past vacated tenants?

Does HOA require?

I reluctantly advertise mine 2 months ahead if i can. opposed to greg's comment, i get a lot of browsers and looky loo's that early. 

Also, the anxiety and stress is added on to my pile so early out, but better to be safe than sorry with a good list of prospects by vacancy date.....