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Keeping a building dry is both an interior and exterior challenge. All buildings, regardless of materials and construction, are at risk of water infiltration and moisture build-up in walls, ceilings, window wells and roof materials. This can cause a wide range of problems, from structural deterioration that undermines the integrity of the building itself to health issues for residents who live there, says Russ Fernandes, senior VP and owner of Becht Engineering BT, Inc. based in Warren, New Jersey. “Preventing water infiltration into living spaces is vital to the protection of residents’ health and the protection of property. Water infiltration into habitable spaces can lead to the... Read more
Unexpected property damage can disrupt finances and timelines with little warning. Repairs may be required immediately to prevent further deterioration or safety...
The short answer is yes — but not in the way most landlords think. Window cleaning does not add a fixed dollar amount to an appraisal. What it does is remove a visible...
For apartment owners getting unusual calls from insurance companies about deck inspection reports, the deck inspection conversation isn’t theoretical anymore –...
Baseball-sized hail used to read like a weather oddity. In March, it looked more like a balance-sheet issue. In Kansas City, storms dropped hail as large as 4 inches...
If you manage a rental property — whether it’s a small apartment building, a duplex, or a multi-unit complex — you’ve probably dealt with the same handful of recurring headaches: tenants who can’t direct their guests to the right unit, delivery drivers buzzing the wrong apartment, and maintenance workers wasting time looking for utility rooms. These small frustrations add up, and most of them trace back to one overlooked detail: the signs on your doors and walls. Signage isn’t something most landlords think about until there’s a problem. But once you see how much of your day-to-day friction comes from unclear labeling, it’s hard to ignore. The... Read more
When most people think of maintenance, they probably think about wrenches, drills and screwdrivers, not cutting-edge digital technologies. But when it comes to...
Key Takeaways Hands-on landlords need knowledge of tenant law for simple repairs. Property managers or REITs can help if you can’t manage properties. Typical...
Every apartment owner knows the feeling. A maintenance issue comes in that sounds routine: somebody grabs a ladder, somebody else shuts off what they think is the right...
The dream of scaling through single-family rentals is a mathematical trap that keeps 92% of investors trading their time for tiny checks. You’ve likely felt the...
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