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Turner Simon Net Zero Projects
5 January 2017 | 13 replies
While most Net Zero buildings are energy efficient, perhaps even highly so in comparison to minimum building code requirements, there is nothing requiring them to anywhere new the efficiency level of a Passivhaus   .... this is why you will see odd things like warehouses with large rooftop solar installations being able to claim Net Zero.On the other hand, Passivhaus sets three metrics which a building must meet to be certified as Passivhaus compliant:  The building must have a heating and cooling demand of not more than 15 kWh/m2 (4,755 BTU/sq ft; 5.017 MJ/sq ft) per year  and a peak heat load of 10 W/m2.Total primary energy consumption (energy for heating, hot water and electricity) must not be more than 120 kWh/m2 (38,040 BTU/sq ft; 40.13 MJ/sq ft) per yearThe building must not leak more air than 0.6 times the house volume per hour (n50 ≤ 0.6 / hour) at 50 Pa (0.0073 psi) as tested by a blower door.Ironically, the research and pilot projects which fuelled what eventually became the Passivhaus standard was carried out in Saskatchewan as a National Research Council (NRC) project in the 1970s (the house is still in use today) and a similar project (Minnesota?)
Sandy Uhlmann Owner Financing Addendum
5 December 2019 | 5 replies
You need to verify ability to repay with full doc behind what is claimed on the 1003.  
Nick B. Buying a REO with a quit claim deed - bad idea?
12 October 2016 | 15 replies
Hello BP,I came across a property (SFH) that is offered for sale with the following clause:Buyer will accept with a quit claim deed-no title insurance, assume any liens, code violations, fines.The property is owned buy a bank but I wonder what can possibly be so wrong with the title that the bank cannot fix it and want to quit claim it to a buyer.
David S. Need guidance on structuring a deal-land contract or lease option
4 August 2016 | 6 replies
We assumed liability for all repairs unless they were insurable losses, and if those happened we pay the deductible and she has to file the claim
Daniel Cruz More Success or More of What-Not-To-Do
9 August 2016 | 35 replies
Truth time, I do plan on seeking a wholesale coach and I did a BP search for Tom Krol and some people have crapped all over his claims - nobody has said anything negative about Engelo or Memphis Invest (the other Turnkey operator I have property with) during the times I researched both companies.
Sven Smith Renters Insurance Issue
4 August 2016 | 4 replies
My insurance is claiming that if the battery was a defect that they will not cover the damage cost that the apartment complex will charge for the repairs.
Jon Q. Middle Class: Chips Are Stacked Against You
16 August 2016 | 45 replies
It will be passed on to renters, hurting the exact people you are claiming need help.As far as mutual funds, they are a horrible investment.
Scott Taylor Closing gone wrong...legal proceedings to follow?
15 August 2016 | 21 replies
as for legal proceedings.. well not worth the hassle for a measly 2k.. unless you want to slog through small claims court. and see what the judge says.
Leo Semenov Newbie from Springfield, MA area.
15 August 2016 | 11 replies
If you think you will go FHA, Conventional, 203k, etc. and then Quit Claim the property, to a LLC, or a Land Trust you run the risk of the lender discovering a Title Transfer occurred and activating the "Acceleration Clause" or "Due on Sale Clause" that requires the loan to be paid in full, within 'x' number of days.
James Edmister Pay down student loans faster or buy our first property?
16 August 2016 | 35 replies
$1,500.00 Claimed Monthly Savings  Above is my WAG on what your monthly finances look like.