Darren Nichols
Very first property under contract
26 December 2014 | 42 replies
I can just feel your excitement and joy radiating through my computer screen, I love it.
Angelique F.
Converting from Boiler to Furnace - The Copper Question?
18 September 2014 | 14 replies
This particular company claims to offer deep discounts on the removal of the boiler/radiators but in exchange, they're going to take the copper and scrap it and get who knows how much for it.Anybody else dealt with this scenario?
Lucas Mills
How many tenants/properties are feasible while working full-time?
6 March 2017 | 7 replies
Heaters in winter are a risk to life so have a few spare oil radiator heaters on hand you run over there until the HVAC guy can come on site.EMERGENCIES: The following conditions shall constitute an emergency for after hours service calls and nothing else.When there is an immediate risk to human lifeWhen there is an immediate risk to real property (principally land and buildings
Vince Gethings
Is having radiator heat in a rental a risk?
21 January 2019 | 15 replies
You can purchase Radiator screens if you are worried about it.
Raymond Wu
Tenants Trashing Apartment
23 January 2017 | 2 replies
The radiator components are falling off, the window nets are slashed, and the kitchen cabinets are scratched and chipped.I have a security deposit ($1600) from the tenant, but I’m afraid this will not be enough to cover the damages.
Harry Wilson
HELP paid contractor 3k to break my boiler
4 February 2017 | 5 replies
Also I paid them 400 for fixing parts on some steam radiatorsThe guys finish up and I pay them their money as everything works, a week later I notice that the radiators aren't heating but the main pipes that run up the wall are boiling hot.
Jimmy Nguyen
Seller Financing a Spec Home
12 November 2016 | 4 replies
In my area (Northern/Central Virginia), using average solar radiation data, that would mean you would need to have about a 3,250 watt array to produce the energy required by the household for a cost of $9100.
David Fernandez
Convert boiler system to HVAC?
7 April 2017 | 2 replies
@David FernandezTechnically your boiler is an HVAC system (heating), but I gather you are contemplating replacing the hydronic heat with forced air.If the property is in an environment where there is a significant cooling season, then the extra cost of switching to a central air handler (i.e. heat pump w/ ancillary gas for additional heat), removing the radiators and lines and installing ductwork may make longterm sense.If there is not a significant cooling season, then it would be far more economical to replace your old boiler with a new high-efficiency condensing gas boiler (~95% efficient).
Codey Fabian
Best heating system for a rental
12 February 2022 | 25 replies
if you switch to hotwater, then you'll probablty need to switch out your radiators/baseboards.Just thought I'd throw some more info out there.
Heather S.
new to house hacking
4 January 2023 | 5 replies
If there are certain places you are hearing it more loudly, like by your radiator or the entry way I can help you put the rug pad I bought under your rug to help muffle some of it where it seems loudest and 2.)