I own a 2 family unit in st louis, this is upper level and lower level.  I used to occupy the upper level while the lower level was being gut rehabbed.  While living upstairs i had high electric bills winter only (all...

Hello!I just purchased my first out of state investment property in TN (woohoo!) and am looking to create a list of recurring maintenance activities to make sure I'm keeping the property in the best shape possible - a...

I have a few general questions about central AC and some specific ones about pets.I have a tenant who's complaining that her electric bill is too high.  Her monthly electric bill is around $150.  She said she spoke to...

The property owner of a house that I may purchase has an agreement to pay utility charges for electric bill that has amassed over time. Does the backed bill that is in agreement with the property owner attach to the p...

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I read a post by Joe Bertolino that piqued my interest. He had just installed solar panels on his property and was awaiting the outcome.

I then searched BP to see if this question was alre...

Hi, all-- We had an issue with one of our rental properties regarding the brand-new toilet that we installed about 3 months ago. We suspect foreign objects (feminine products, q-tips, makeup remover cloths, etc.) may ...

Happy Friday to all! Hoping to open up some good conversation with this...
Let's say you were handed $20,000 and told to invest the whole amount immediately...
Whether it's real estate or not, what's your plan of at...

Here's a list of my pros and cons of medium-term rentals as compared to traditional LTR. This list is based on my own personal experience of running a monthly rental in Austin, TX.Cons:1. More turnover - My average st...

I was picking up a box of spilled ammunition in my pantry and getting back up.  While doing that my hand pressed down on the discharge lever of a fire extinguisher.  It only discharged for about 1/10 of a second, but ...

I bought my first rental property and the closing date is next Monday. The tenant will move in ten days from the settlement date and will set up his own utility accounts. So for the ten days following the settlement, ...