My wife and I recently purchased a three-flat in Berwyn and are house hacking for at least the next year. The property has a single furnace, so we cover gas and heat for all three units (which can get pricey in Chicag...

I have a question. I have some vacant properties in the South but it's still cold enough for a pipe to burst. One of the units is a duplex and shares a wall with an occupied units. Should the winterizing be different ...

Hey everyone,So I closed on this duplex in Philly end of September and I am house hacking. I’ve already spent a significant amount of money on fixes. Some fixes I knew about before closing and some that I was unaware ...

I just purchased my 1st rental property this month.  It's a SFH in Lima, OH.  It sits on a crawl space.  The inspector report says "Improper venting was found in the crawl space. This will allow a handle of mildew and...

I currently have a contract on a two unit multi-unit property. I just had a home inspection done the other day and we found the basement needs waterproofing and the windows need to be replaced. The inspector said the ...

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Hi folks, I'm securing a vacant property for the winter, this will be my first time winterizing a property. The gas service has been shut off and the meter removed. I'm now waiting on the city to cut off the water ser...

Home repairs you can check yourself today:1. Adding more insulation 2. Add a timer for your sprinkler system3. Replace wet or moldy drywall quickly4. Have a plumber inspect your home every 3-5 years5. Install a hot wa...

Good morning!
Our tenants have asked us to get HVAC service, as according to them the system is not as efficient.
For context: this is a single family home we are renting out in CA while living in a different state....

Do you change HVAC filters in your rental? A local property manager said to let tenants be responsible for that because it effects their own energy bill each month. I hesitate to agree because I wouldn't want them ...