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5 January 2025 | 5 replies
Redfin shows that properties in this area are at risk of at least Heat and Wind advisories, some also seem to be highly susceptible to flooding.
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14 January 2025 | 17 replies
This is one of the things that sound a lot easier than they are actually done.The crazy thing I learned about these CA fires is that the heat radiation is hot enough (1500-2000F) that it will ignite your furniture through the windows.
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13 January 2025 | 12 replies
It is naturally insulated and it captures passive heat with strategically placed windows.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
Also control the thermostats so the tenants don't jack up the heat in the winter giving you a massive bill.
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7 January 2025 | 12 replies
There are two large community pools, which are heated during the cooler months, tennis and pickle ball courts.The minimum STR period has been reduced from a year to six months.
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31 December 2024 | 4 replies
Windows would be my next check-point (less than R1) and then wall insulation: I would not be surprised if they have no insulation inside, but you can do blow-in, which only requires a small hole.A home looses heat in two ways: heat conduction (which you can slow down with insulation) and drafts, which in old houses is usually the biggest culprit.
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1 January 2025 | 12 replies
This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.
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4 January 2025 | 19 replies
We heat and keep the doors closed and don't have issues normally.
10 January 2025 | 5 replies
Estimated cost for remaining changes (all new electric, drywall, tile, fixtures, cabinets, roof, doors, windows, heat pump, some siding, and fencing.
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6 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Alecia Loveless is correct--tenants need access 24/7 to their electric service panel, water and heat, assuming those are individual utilities for each unit.