5 November 2025 | 3 replies
moving the fridge and oven for cleaning - uncommonscreens, holes, rotting porch, messy porch - PM should handle these and bill youBased on your ability to get stuff done, your standards, and their service level, self-management seems like the right answer.
5 November 2025 | 2 replies
I look for moisture around radiators/baseboards, bathroom fans, GFCI outlets, window guards, fridge door seals not cracked (tenants will never report this, your electric bill will), under-sink P-traps for slow drips.
28 October 2025 | 9 replies
What if the tenant is using common areas to store personal stuff and pluggins appliances like mini fridges?
28 October 2025 | 12 replies
Cockroaches love dishwashers and behind / under the fridge.
4 November 2025 | 10 replies
If there is no way around this then I would suggest a little bit of a price break compared to rents, offer some luxuries (I.e. fridge/w/d with the unit if this is possible).
27 October 2025 | 12 replies
Kitchenette: To add a kitchenette, you will need to install plumbing lines to the location of the sink and any appliances you plan to include, such as a mini-fridge or microwave.
4 November 2025 | 23 replies
$400 for cleaning (I'm in Canada) would be a deep cleaning and should mean everything is cleaned (ie oven, behind appliances that are easily moved-fridge, stove).For $3500, they need to provide you with an itemized invoice.
30 October 2025 | 16 replies
A few weeks before the end of the lease, send them a check out list of what they need to do (eg ensure all of their contents have been removed, carpets professionally cleaned, fridge and stove clean, etc) and when they need to be out by.
8 November 2025 | 13 replies
I forgot to add that I include info and a QR code for my house on Houfy in my guidebook, and I had a custom magnet made up on Etsy with the QR code for the fridge so guests can't miss it.
16 October 2025 | 3 replies
Buy a good used fridge and stove or buy a new one.