All Forum Posts by: Inderpal Chadha

Thanks Zach for the link. I had added PSE's phone number but Brandon edited it.

Please check the link.

Thanks

This is an interesting analysis. I am in this market and yes even bidding in auction has gone crazy. Better to hold your money and wait for the madness to subside.

Thanks

Inder

Hello

If your appliances are older than 1990 and in working condition, Puget Sound Energy which is the utility company in the North West - Seattle metroplex , will replace these with new appliances. I just got a fridge and a washer for my rental unit, not sure why they will not do a dryer.

Thanks

Inder

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will be calling in couple of more bids and go from there. After rebate , it costs me $1000.

And again, I just got a free fridge and washer from Puget Sound Energy as these appliances at the unit were older than 1990.

Hello

I have a rental SFH , it is a 1962 rambler. The tenant complained that the power bill is hight almost $400 (seems high for 1270 sq.ft rambler). I had PSE (Puget Sound Energy, based in WA) do an energy assessment and they recommended that attic needs insulation as it is thin. I have a bid of $1600 for the following:

Attic (1270 sq. ft.)

Seal all accessible air penetration points between conditioned space and attic with low expansion foam.

Install baffles into low vent rafter cavities to allow for adequate ventilation.

(full sofit)

Shield non-­?IC rated can lights with sheet metal. Insulate fan exhaust

duct with R-­?11 CertainTeed Sustainable insulation.

Insulate attic access hatch and apply weather striping

to framing.

Insulate attic access hatch at opposite end of home and apply weather

striping to framing.

Blow in Green Fiber 100% borate treated cellulose to R-­?49.

PSE gives a rebate of $600.

Is this worth it? or are there better options.

Also PSE is giving out free refridgerators and washers if your unit is older than 1990 and is in working condition. Get yours.

Cheers

Inder

Thanks Joan and Bill. I will follow up on the recommendations.

Appreciate it

Hello

I have been in the real estate investing game for a year now and realized the need to get my own real estate license. I have passed the exam but in the state of Washington ,one needs to work under a managing broker (firm) and they keep a share of the commission. There are also fixed flat rate brokerage firms, my question is what should I be aware of and ask for before joining one of these firms. My goal is my own investing, access to MLS, ability to view the houses and make multiple offers.

Thanks for your input.
Inder

Hello Thanks for collective wisdom. The ice has now all melted, the thermostat went bad, had to be replaced. Plumber is suggesting to open the main with one person in the house and the other outside at the main, he is saying no need to spend money on the air pressure test. One pipe in the garage, portion not covered by sleeve leaked, the inside mains and sprinkler mains are different. Not sure , should I spend money on the air pressure or switch on the mains. Also one of the toilet flush had not frozen and the plumber flushed it and said this shows at least the pipes under the house are good. Should I spend $500 on air test or no? Thanks Inder

Thanks, will wait and watch and update.

Inder

This is not Alaska but a frozen faucet in Maple Valley, Wa. All the faucets are frozen, the heat is off as of now ( no one lives at the property). The heat will be hopefully up in a day. The temperatures were in the teens but will start rising above 34 in a day. I have turned off the mains. The question I have is, what is the process I need to follow to thaw the pipes once the heat is on, or will they just thaw naturally. What precautions I need to take or do I need to call in a plumber to detect any leaks. Yes, it was quite stupid of me to not have the heat fixed in time. Look forward to money saving recommendations.

Thanks

Inder