Jonathan Baird
2019-2020 Fix and Flip
17 March 2024 | 0 replies
:-new metal roof that will last a lifetime-new gutters-new covered porch-new side deck entrance made of Trex material-new large capacity water heater -new Bluetooth thermostat.
Dale Bertrand
Online guide book for your STRs?
17 March 2024 | 13 replies
Love that you can imbed videos on stuff like how to use the lock, thermostat, tv, and anything else that may be confusing.
J Scott
J Scott - Author of Flipping/Estimating Book - Ask Me Anything!
19 March 2024 | 323 replies
. - Install two new high efficiency condensing boilers, and update windows and insulation for better heat loss performance.PROS - a) minimally invasive; b) can provide 15-30% reduction in heating costs (we are told).CONS - a)total gas expense is still paid by the landlord; b) individual units won't have individual control (except for a thermostat controlled shutoff valve for heat/water in each unit); c) AC would be available on with in wall/window units. 2) Try to individually meter each units' gas and provide each with a traditional forced air heating/cooling system.PROS: a)gas expense could be completely removed for landlord (huge)- even tankless hot water could be installed in each unit; b) each unit would have their own climate control.CONS: a) constructions costs of running new gas lines and soffiting sheet metal duct work. b) highly invasive with collateral construction costs; c) future costs of maintenance on multiple systems vs a single building-wide system. 3) An electric based heating system- This is tricky in my mind because of the high cost of electric heat.
Willie Creear III
Mid-Term Rental Strategy: Rent By Room
14 March 2024 | 9 replies
IG: @MattPriestJr I have properties that I rent by the room in King/Pierce/Snohomish Counties.Many pro tips.For heating, I use Nest Thermostat and "lock" the temperature on 68 degrees.
Halil C.
Best AC option for short term rental?
11 March 2024 | 18 replies
I do it all the time to houses that have never had central HVAC and don't have any duct work.You can control the temp in the house from one location and even add a programmable Wi-Fi thermostat for remote monitoring and control.You won't be cutting holes in the side of the house and making it look like a hotel instead of a nice house.This will increase your resale value over the other options.Mini splits and window AC units look ghetto to me, so I spend the money to do it correctly.
Nathan Patterson
Finally Did It; Purchased First Rental Duplex.
6 March 2024 | 17 replies
Ended up being the blower motor & thermostat.
Alejandro Ferrer
Landlord pays gas and Tenant abuses
4 March 2024 | 17 replies
You should probably replace your thermostat with landlord thermostat (https://www.landlordthermostats.com/).
Peter K.
How much does it cost (avg) to fully replace a water heater?
28 February 2024 | 40 replies
Before you commit to the new water heater, if you're at all DIY inclined, check that the elements and thermostats are working first.
Timothy Burns
Tenant Refusing to Turn Heat On During Cold Weather
26 February 2024 | 40 replies
The only thing is there is still an off switch on almost every thermostat so you might be better off with a wifi thermostat that you can set at a minimum of 50 remotely and she can set higher if she wants.
Huiping S.
Tenant asked to upgrade thermostat to smart one and more.
24 February 2024 | 8 replies
I know she send that to me and wanted me to pay for it.If she will not ask so much within few month, I will upgrade the thermostat.