Many first-time hotel investors can recall the same advice being handed down to them time and again: Acquire something with low risk and a good reputation, like a franchise. If one has the financial means and right bu...

I'm looking for more efficient solutions for shared hot water heaters in a multi-family property. I currently have 3 x 50 gallon tank heaters shared among 6 units - and I pay for water and electricity for the hot wate...

In the milwaukee area, a lot of properties advertise heat included. If I were to find a deal with existing tenants in this condition the rent would have to be lowered if I made them responsible for their utilities. Ri...

I have a 4 Unit in a suburb just outside of Albany, NY which has one gas/electric meter. We also pay for water/sewer so we hit the trifecta (maybe that's actually a pick 4)! I am now pricing out a utility split but th...

Over the recent years, the real estate market has witnessed a remarkable shift in preferences and trends like everything else, with a growing fascination for minimalist living and sustainable housing solutions, especi...

I noticed a few weeks ago that my tenant stopped mowing the lawn, and apparently stopped paying their energy bill, because the local power company came over and took the meter and put a tag on it.  The first of this m...

New Water Heater GuidelinesNational Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) - On April 16th, 2015 the NAECA will require all manufacturers to make new water heaters to comply with the new standards. The change ...

Hi  BPs, I'm looking for feedback, please. This is for a property I saw a few weeks ago, I'm trying to check my guesstimates.What would the approximate cost be to replace an entire flat roof in Chicago? Assume a typi...

Hi Folks. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has successfully insulated and installed energy-saving or high-efficiency products. I am interested in hearing if you've frontloaded the cost and really benefitt...