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Bala Nagarajan First-Time Landlord Dealing with Tenant Smoking Weed – Need Advice (MA, Section 8 Ten
24 October 2025 | 11 replies
I jave personally scrubbed the walls and ceilings in rentals a few times, from cigarettes.
Ashley Bitner Feeling Frustrated with our STR
17 November 2025 | 82 replies
What are you hiding in the one bedroom where the focal point is the ceiling?
Eli Ling bathroom leak and ceiling
1 October 2025 | 2 replies
The reality: not every leak needs a $3k+ mold remediation crew.If the plumber already opened up the ceiling, fixed the source, and you can see there’s no active mold, then the main thing is to remove all wet/damaged material, dry it thoroughly, and replace it.
Michael Plaks The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
24 October 2025 | 24 replies
Between $100k and $150k, the $25k ceiling is phased out in a straight line.2.
AJ Wong 📝 STR & AirBNB property features & amenities that drive higher ROI & Occupancy
23 October 2025 | 14 replies
Residential clients are afraid to wallpaper their ceiling because "what if I get sick of it?"
Ted Smith Post Demolition Dust in Chicago - No protection to furnace
10 October 2025 | 4 replies
I don’t know of any contractors who would do more than hang plastic sheeting over open entrances, maybe on a good day they might block a heating vent if you’re lucky.after I’ve had all the demo and drywall done, I have a cleaning lady I know come in to clean every surface, ceiling to floor.
Matthew Sevilla 1st BRRRR Deal. Unfinished Basement.
12 October 2025 | 4 replies
If the ceiling height and layout allow, finishing it into a bedroom or living area can raise your property’s value and make it more attractive to tenants.
Jonathan Krauser Adding a Washer/Dryer Closet to thee Rentals
13 October 2025 | 19 replies
Bosch/Miele/LG models (I have one in one of my units) and potentially add leak sensor pan to avoid ceiling waterfalls, and rough-in every unit now while walls are open so you can add-in upgrades later.I think I have found a way to put standard washer and dryers in the unit. 
Jonathan Krauser Loooking for Bathtub recomendations
9 October 2025 | 2 replies
Tile to the ceiling is a good move too — it helps with moisture control and looks way better to tenants.
Andrew Chase How often do you schedule maintenance for your SFH?
11 October 2025 | 3 replies
Do not leave it up to a tenant.True:  when the leaves clog the gutters and you have an ice dam form that ruins the interior ceiling, the tenant will NOT be paying for that.Keep up the schedule for all your regular maintenance.