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Need advice on separating utilities for a new rental property
I just purchased a two unit rental and have been told by other landlords that it’s best to have all the utilities separate so each tenant pays their own, which I agree with. The way this property is set up is there i...
Elliot Cole
Best way to reduce duplex boiler heating expense?
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...
Russell Holmes
Anyone building new construction with tilt-wall?
This is basically an information gathering post, some things I've been turning over in my head. I've got a few clients considering new construction and I've connected with an architect/builder firm so I have a good f...
Brynn Misener
Separating Utilities for a Multi-Unit Building
Hello Everyone! Does anyone has experience with separating utilities in a multi-unit building - specifically heat? I manage a 6 unit building that has one commercial gas bill and we would like to have tenants pay for ...
Tariq Hakeem
Denver eyes turning off natural gas, requiring all-electric new b
Denver eyes turning off natural gas, requiring all-electric new buildings in climate push
Denver wants new construction in a few years to be “net-zero energy” buildings that use only electricity from renewable source...
Jennifer Rysdam
How picky at yearly inspections?
Hey everyone! I'm going to be doing an inspection of all of the units in my 8-plex tomorrow. How picky are you as far as excessive "stuff" and cleanliness? I have one guy whose second bedroom looks like a tool shed an...
Justin F.
Upgrading Underground Powerlines - Trenching PG&E Bay Area
Hi,
I've got underground powerlines and the PG&E vault box is across the street on my neighbors property. PG&E said if I wanted to upgrade my existing 100A electrical panel to 200A, I'd have to trench from m...
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California to make "Solar "mandatory for new Homes!!!!!!
The first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new builds starting in 2020 . Pros? Cons?https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/california-solar-p...
Paul Sandhu
Who does their own electrical work in their STR?
What's the most complex thing you did? I added 3 new 220 volt outlets from the box to the receptacle. It was for 3 electric clothes dryers.
Lloyd Spencer
multifamily solar with submetering in NJ
Hi,I'm wondering if anyone has successfully put solar on multifamily and then submetered the tenants?So concept would be:- replace tenant meters with one master meter for the whole property- install solar on the roof-...