I own a duplex which currently has electric baseboard heat that was installed by the previous owner. It is an older house and electric heat is really high (no off peak as it is the only source). I live in northern ...

I recently sold a property in Michigan.  The city went out for the final water meter reading to get the final amount due and it turns out that the final bill is about $2K.  The Escrow company held back $400, the city ...

Hey BP,I am in the process of making a final decision about buying this 4 unit flat, independent layouts under the same roof. The numbers from last year that I got from the seller are in the table below. With all incl...

All:I have a large college student rental property business (~150 students that rent from me) and have been buying houses/apartments and renting to college students for 12 years.Despite all the nightmares you've heard...

i purchased a home that is a rooming house.  three rooms.  renting for 100 per week per room.  in a perfect world, with no vacancy the home will collect 1200 gross rent.  i paid 17k for the house tenant occupied.  low...

In a recent article, @Scott Trench discussed the advantages of a 30 year note over 15 year (or lower than 30 in general). While I agree with most of what's there, I'd like to discuss a case where to me at least, it se...

I need to replace the washer dryer in my condo that I plan to rent (really just the dryer). Is there guidance that others use as to the quality of appliances that you put into rentals? My initial thoughts are to jus...

Hey does anyone have solar in their rental properties?If so what is the best way to go-- finance or buy it outright?  I'm in southern california.

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...