All Forum Posts by: Joseph W Lennon

Does anyone have experience with a company called Common Energy, or a company offering a similar service? 

They market that if you sign up for their clean energy service your bills will come from them and not from the utility company (National Grid here in Upstate NY). Their marketing and website (commonenergy.us) implies that they can provide a lower bill based on credits/incentives that are possible via State funds that are allocated to replace fossil fuels with clean energy. 

It sounds too good to be true, so I'm wondering if this is real or if it is a scam. Through some quick google searching, I can't seem to find a reliable source of information apart from the Common Energy website. is there anyone who has already researched this who can either validate or discredit the claims?

All other things being acceptable, would you buy a house for a fix and flip when the next door neighbors are hoarders? The next door neighbors visibly treat their property like a junk yard (cars, equipment, etc.). Our budget factors in a new fence to keep some of it out of sight, but it will still be apparent when driving up to the property.

What do I do if my tenant offers partial rent payment? The say they will be able to pay the remaining balance on their next payday? Do I accept it? I've heard that accepting partial payment makes it harder to win an eviction case. How do others handle this situation? I'm investing in Upstate New York.