Julio Gonzalez
Commercial Buildings and the Need for Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems
If you own a commercial property, I would bet that you have been trying to find ways to reduce your expenses to improve your bottom line and you’ve been experiencing high energy costs. 40% of a building’s total ener...
Angela Smith
Christian Park area for rental ownership
What can you tell me about the area around Cristian Park? This a little southwest of Irvington.It looks like a blue collar area when driving around.Any concerns or cautions here?
Brian H.
Question about "extras" on rental properties.
Hey all,I am new to this landlording bit. Something I have wondered is how you determine how much more to charge in rent for extras on rental properties. For example, I am up in the mountains of NC. It isn't SUPER ...
Felicia Gossett
Need help learning the ropes for Air BNB
I want to buy property use as air bnb but I’m clueless on how to get started. Someone please point me in the right direction.
Art Maydan
Furnace Filter Size
My furnace filter sticks out 5 inches like this:http://tinypic.com/r/xo0bx1/9Should I replace them with a 16x20x1 or is there supposed to be some sticking out?Also, the top floor of my duplex has the furnace in the at...
Nancy Roth
How much can I afford to spend on a rental upgrade?
The Section 8 tenant who has lived in my rental for two years has given notice, and in addition to the usual maintenance to make the single-family rowhouse ready for next tenant I'd like to make a couple of important ...
Bryan R.
Save 9% on your taxes!? Section 199 Deduction
I can't find much discussion of this, which makes me suspect I haven't actually stumbled onto some magical tax loophole. But what discussion I can find seems to indicate it applies to some real estate activities. Hopi...
Edwin Rodriguez
mitigating w2 earnings
I am about to rent out my first property. will all the expenses incurred lower my taxes from my salary income. i am worried that I only have 2 month in rental income to show on my return. also should I wait to put ...
Crystal Dundas
Heating optionS to prevent high turnover - philadelphia, pa
I have a duplex in West Philadelphia's University City area. The property is all electric, no gas. I am having a challenge with one of my units. It is about 1500 sqft, 3stories, 3br, 2ba and being heated by an electri...
Account Closed
Adding Air and Heat to Home Addition
I have a question about whether to add heat \ air conditioning to a pre-existing addition. This is my first flip and I am wondering whether to add AC \ heat to the addition. This is a 3\2 home with a 300 sq ft addit...