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Ben C Furnace filter
29 May 2011 | 3 replies
How important the A/C is will depend on where your rental property is located and how hot the temps get there and how many months the hot weather lasts.I would just include replacing the filters as a bonus to the tenant.Filters say they last 3 months but really it is not true.This is especially if you have a smoker or a tenant with pets.What happens is air filters should be replaced if the cheap ones about every month to 2 months max.Expensive ones you can go up to 2 months.If you wait 3 as more dirt is attached to the filter it restricts air flow and won't pull in as much dirt.When this happens less air will flow through the vents and the tenant will turn the unit down more and the resistance will make the motor work harder and wear out faster.I was having this happen in my house.A/C unit is 9 years old.When it gets in the high 90's here the A/C unit was getting in the 80's.Has an A/C guy come out.I had the old analog mercury switch A/C thermostat which is off by as much as 5 to 6 degrees sometimes the guy told me.I use the Filtrete Ultra Allergen because we have 5 cats and was replacing filter every 3 months (cost about 17 bucks a filter).The A/C guy explained about air flow and that I need to replace filter every month.The high end filter will catch more particles he said and when you keep them replaced they are fine every month.If you wait the 3 months it will reduce the air flow to much with the dirt it catches.So I replaced the filter and he also checked my free on level which was fine but my coils needed cleaning.He just basically took a hose and cleaned it out after turning power off and before the 100 dollar bill was not sticking to the coil halfway to the bottom.After cleaning the bill was sticking to the coil everywhere.He said it's important that when the heat comes out the coil can cool it properly before it goes back in the house.I bought the electronic thermostat myself for 25 bucks and took out the mercury one.Now with it being 95 outside it is holding at 73 degrees just fine.So I would replace filter every 2 months at the most to preserve the motor and help air flow.On some properties the builder installed too small of duct lines for the air flow and run to the vents anyways so any little air flow restriction will make the unit hard to keep cool in the hot weather.Probably too much info but thought I would share.Hope it helps.
Damon J. Bank Accounts for Buy and Hold Strategy? Starting Out
16 June 2011 | 10 replies
There may be some advantages and disadvantages to a business banking account (may not allow electronic / online banking without paying extra, for example), but you should compare to a personal account to see which gives you better benefits.
Tim Silvers HOW TO AUTOMATE OFFERS on MULTIPLE PROPERTIES
22 June 2011 | 3 replies
We also use the PDF editor to fill in the photocopy of the blank check with the EM info.We then sign electronically and can email or fax directly from our computers.Once the template is made, it takes about 5 minutes to create and send an offer...no paper necessary...
George P. if you had some spare $ and wanted to invest outside of RE, what would you do?
21 October 2011 | 39 replies
I do not like insurance company's, federal investments, or electronic investments unless it is video games related.
George P. Gold and Silver - next bubble(s)?
18 March 2021 | 45 replies
I guess it has uses in jewelry, some electronics, and a few other specific purposes, but not much else.
Matthew J. T. Question about closing?
20 June 2011 | 1 reply
Lastly , if I'm just assigning a contract, do I just give the escrow my bank account number so they can transfer the funds electronically instead of actually having to pick up a check in person?
Mark Hu Should I be able to get a copy of the reserve study from this HOA?
12 October 2011 | 3 replies
I've asked an HOA here in Southern Cal for an electronic copy of their reserve study, since we are thinking about putting an offer in on a condo (the exterior railings of the complex have extensive wood rot and termite damage).
David Tower Workplace book of the month club - good or bad idea?
10 August 2011 | 4 replies
It can be electronic nearly as easily as being hard copy.
Dave Kennedy Loan Modification Plan (Obama)
21 February 2009 | 75 replies
At worst, what we're going to have to do is take a 6 month break while the electronic money is redistributed back to the federal government.
Gary Coles FREEDOM BANK OF GEORGIA CLOSED BY FDIC; 17TH BANK FAILURE OF 2009
10 March 2009 | 10 replies
A lot of M2 is the electronic float FYI.Expect about 200 to 300 banks not to make it thru this.The funny part about this whole debacle is.