Ben Bakhshi
Increasing occupancy in a vacant office complex
We are considering the purchase of a 50% occupied office complex that is an REO. About 30,000 sq ft total rentable sq footage. It is class B+, the existing tenants are very stable and medically oriented. We'd like to ...
Turner Simon
Net Zero Projects
Hello all, I have recently stumbled across a commercial project in Boston that was a "Net Zero Neighborhood". In short this means that it produces more energy than it consumes. This type of project I believe has tr...
Julio Gonzalez
Green Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners
Did you know that as a homeowner, you are able to take advantage of green energy tax credits? These tax incentives can help offset making energy efficient upgrades to your home. There are two tax credits that are avai...
Cheryle Patterson
Tenant installed window AC in utitlies furnished rental
I have owned a 16 furnished room (dorm style) rental property for 14 years and never had a tenant do this. We rent the rooms for $395 per month and it includes power, water, sewer and garbage service. We keep the A/C...
Bob Romano
Should I increase rent?
I have a tenant who is coming up on her 3rd renewal in July. I have not raised her rent in 3 years because she has never been late and I very rarely hear from her. I am thinking of raising her rent 3% to cover the inc...
Erick Garske
California - Resistance to drought resistant landscaping
Am at the tail end of a southern Caliornia residential rehab facing the need to decide the type of landscaping necessary to sell it. The choices are:- Seed Lawn- Sod Lawn- Drought resist lanscapingMy broker is encoura...
Corey Duran
I want to buy and Rent Tiny homes?? Thoughts?
I’m interested in tiny homes, I think they are just gorgeous and cost efficient! However, due to This I think I’m looking over things? Has anyone started this? What are some issues? What are some great news? I need so...
Brad Weiner
Converting central boiler to furnaces (75 unit property)
I am evaluating a 75 unit apartment complex (2 buildings) with 2 boilers that heat the units. The owners currently pays gas bills and the expenses are very high. I am considering converting the units to individual fur...
Kenny Chau
Southern California | How to Look for ADU Potential on Property?
Hello BP Community! A first post for me! I learned about BP when I first learned about ADUs just about a month ago and have found great value in these forums, so thank you all for your contribution!I'm shopping around...
Michael Cavalli
Retirement for down payment vs. receiving annuity payments
Hi everyone. My wife and I want to take action and purchase our first rental. It will be for my son first and then my daughter as they go through college. (My son needs a place this fall, and my daughter will when s...