How much extra $$ to get there?

Say a 1500 square foot home in Texas. Conventional building cost = $105K. How much more to get to zero energy?

Assume highly insulated, great windows in the appropriate places, shade...

My husband and I are first time homebuyers. Our current plan is to buy a 2 bedroom condo in Concord, live there for a few years, and then turn it into a rental. My brother in law will also be living with us. Our budge...

I tried searching the forums for this topic and could not find one, so apologies if this has been asked before and I did not see it....

I have a tenant who wants to pay for an energy audit (Includes installat...

Hey All,I am getting ready to close on a fourplex that needs alot of love. I worked with the seller to get some of the work done, and paid for by him as part of our deal. However, the one thing he wouldn't budge on wa...

Hello all,

I was so excited to join BP, I skipped the step where I introduce myself went straight to asking questions. So I'm backtracking and wanted to introduce myself. I am from the Central Valley area of ...

My 1st property will be ready in 2 weeks - May 1st.  Its a 1910's style SFH that will rent for $650 p/m which is right at, to slightly lower than market rate.  The windows are the original wood and pretty much every o...

Having older rental houses in Indiana, I have several houses with drafty windows. I pay utilities on several of the multi units and over the last couple years have placed plastic sheeting on the outside of the windo...

Any recommendations on first real estate flip?Markets in greater Chicago area that are pretty active and potential. Also how much a property can increase in value when installing energy efficient appliances and solar ...

My husband has many many teams of door knockers selling Energy in multiple states, so I know it works and I know it can be done with tremendous success.What I do not know is, what would be the best compensation.  If I...

I am repositioning an 8- Unit Apartment  (Photos Here )  In my analysis i knew that the property was being under rented & with capital & aesthetic improvements i could drastically raise the rents.  Rents are n...