What does it take to get LEED certified?

California property owners need to voice concerns to the CPUC. They are proposing that properties that have more than one electrical meter be blocked from directly using their rooftop solar energy. Multifamily buildin...

Hi all,

I am considering purchasing a church and using it for rentals. The property is zoned for single or duplex residences, so, in order to allow for more renters, I am planning to use it as a duplex. It obviousl...

Does anybody have any experience or strong opinions about investing in a solar or wind energy farm? I’m not interested in the activist investor angle. How would the typical returns compare to residential real estate? ...

Hey guys, I have a 2.62 acre lot that I’m in the process of purchasing to flip or develop. We opened escrow yesterday and it’s a 60 day with a 45 day inspection. Chicago title showed the zoning as R1 but after further...

Newer and newer requirements are becoming mandatory slowly in design be it high energy efficiency, material which gives more light-air but blocks noise pollution, unhindered connectivity, better insulation, common are...

Hello BPers,

I'm planning some repairs on a rental property that I'm closing on next week. Went for another look this week and realized the downstairs unit doesn't have heat in the bedrooms. So I'm considering the...

In my area I find a lot of 6-flats/6-plexes that do not have central air, despite the fact that it is a feature which is highly attractive for prospective tenants.
When I try to search the web, including BP, it seems ...

Gas is really expensive for this time of year and the dollar is getting cheaper. Will the average hit $5/gallon this summer? If so, what will it do to our economy?

Edit: Title should say GAS...not oil. Hopefully o...

Most of my rental properties are duplex and fourplexes. Sometimes they come where there's only one house account for the whole thing. On my biggest one I'm having Iowa Solar install solar on it. What's your experience...