Not the most economical heat source but then you aren't the one paying for the heat.

A FREAK snowstorm happened and the heat went out in the entire 4-plex.

It has to drain outside or to a pan on the floor and the tube needs to be heat resistant PVC, not the normal stuff.

Regular inspections should be part of your normal operating procedure to catch things before they get this bad.Some things to look for when a tenant's electricity turned off.... top of the list are the fire hazards: burning candles for light, using outdoor grills inside for cooking, burning wood for heat, getting electricity from neighbors via extension cords.  

I miss Bojangles, college basketball and the beach, but I am strongly on team Dry Heat.

It has forced air gas heat. 

LouisUnit #1: 2b/ 1bRent: $700-800/ monthlyCondition: FairUpgrades: Paint every room, update bathroom fixtures, Fix kitchen floor (bubbling laminate), replace ceiling fans, A/C unit needed (but already ducted)Unit #2: 3b/1b & officeRent: Owner Occupied & rent 2 bedrooms @ $400/ monthly per roomCondition: FairUpgrades: Paint rooms, Replace carpet in three rooms, chair rail &baseboard needed in kitchen, **This unit runs on radiant heat, no A/C ducts**Property Overall: Needs Roof work, wall in detached garage to be replaced, Old radiant heat in 2nd unit is concerning, basement is dry, some chipping paint in 2nd unit, better location than Prop #1, No off street parking, 

I am looking to turn up the heat in my own life by starting this business - and with luck, good strategies, and great networking I am hoping to make it what I know it can be.

A few of his houses have become so bad that he cannot rent them, or he only gets the tenants for one month who don't pay and linger until kicked out without heat or running water.   

Hi, I have a three family in Brooklyn and pay for the heat.