Hello BP,My rental is a single family home that I'd like to upgrade with a nest thermostat. The tenants are great and it's cashflowing nicely so I want to do a nice upgrade for them as a reward of sorts. I've been loo...

Hey BP,I’m 3 months into renting out my first property. I rent out by the rooms and charge a flat monthly fee while I take care of utilities. The PG&E bill has been over $400 and PG&E said its mainly the heate...

I have a tenant who's awesome!  She takes care of the place, pays on time, and doesn't cause any issues.  She is a dream tenant!  My only complaint is that she runs the AC at 68 during the day and turns it to 64 at ni...

I recently took over a small building in a A area, very Ritzy in Stamford, and I am in the process of a small experiment. It's only four units, so it's a controlled test to see if smart devices can raise the rent and ...

I own a duplex where I pay heat for the property. As an added quirk, the downstairs unit contains the thermostat for both units. The boiler is the only thing in the property using gas and last year my bill was over $2...

Amongst other value add plays, I'm looking into adding a technology package to a C+/B- complex in a Class B+ area. The location is more family friendly, than millennial focused so want to keep it fairly simple. This w...

I have some rental and commercial properties in upstate NY and curious to know if May 1st is the date to shut off heat legally? your response is appreciated.

so i own an efficiency unit.  3 rooms.  all rented.  house is electric.  i pay electric and water.   i know many people might stay away from all electric but i dont mind it considering there is value in only dealing w...

I am nearing the end of a lease with my current tenant, set to expire January 31, tenant has become very angry and vindictive. Gave 60 days notice that we will not be renewing the lease. This is my first duplex that I...

Hi all, I'm a new real estate investor out of Colorado Springs and I just acquired a duplex a few months back. The property was a SFH that was legally converted into a duplex some time ago and we knew when we bought t...