Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 54%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$69 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Massachusetts Real Estate Q&A Discussion Forum
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 6 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

39
Posts
19
Votes
Gabriel De Almeida
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Boston, MA
19
Votes |
39
Posts

HVAC vs Radiator and AC Window Units

Gabriel De Almeida
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Boston, MA
Posted

This one is for those who fix and flip homes in Massachusetts or states that closely resemble MA in terms of temperature/climate.

When fixing a property that has radiator heating and AC window units, do you guys always budget for a brad new HVAC system to be put in place? Thanks! :)

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

35
Posts
28
Votes
Ryan Wittig
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Boston, MA
28
Votes |
35
Posts
Ryan Wittig
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Boston, MA
Replied

Generally, yes. It would seem pretty half *** if you renovate the whole building and skip the HVAC. You also have to build to the market. Do most other newly renovated homes in the area have newer HVAC? If not, maybe you skip it, or maybe you do it to stand out from the others.

Depending on the market/pricing we will do high velocity for higher end homes (over $1.5 M), traditional HVAC systems for medium priced builds and split systems if it makes more sense economically for the build out.  Depending on how big the house/condo is, split systems can be a good route as it allows for you to skip the duct work.

Loading replies...