Rob Pattison
Need to put either a well or water tank in my Costa Rica airbnb rental, suggestions?
I have a beach-adjacent property in Costa Rica, a 2 bed-1 bath house within 60 seconds of the beach. I've owned the house since 2021. For the first time this year, the local government agency has cut off the water ...
Skylar Dejesus
Age of property???
I have had two deals that were under contract fall through in the past two months for my first multifamily property. I could not find any other deals which interested me at the time so I made a craigslist add stating ...
Nate Anderson
5 Utility Considerations Every Multifamily Investor Should Know
An often overlook discussion of multifamily investing are utilities. While the topic may not be top of mind among most investors having a plan reading them could mean the difference between added income or incurring u...
Luis Rodriguez
Normal water use for a family of 4 (NYC)
Hello,We bought a duplex in October of last year. Our water bill has been a lot higher compared to the bills in the last three years. I know a total of eight people lived in both units before we purchased the home and...
Chris Anderson
Fire Damaged Homes?
I'll cut right to the chase. I'm just getting started and don't have much to get into a property. That said my price point is low compared to home prices around me. In my area there is a property for sale that has had...
Zakiya Pathan
Sever water meter issue
Hi,Im in a dilemma, can someone please help me.I have been suffering with my water bills going up since last year and now I am paying £60.00pm. I live alone and work 6 days a week, hence I have very low usage on wat...
Jon Klaus
Multi-family "all bills paid"
Almost everything I've heard on master-metered properties (Landlord pays electric) is negative. Typically, it's an older property with lower income tenants. The electric bill is the landlord's biggest expense. Sinc...
David Krulac
New Hot Water Heater Regulations April 16, 2015
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 ...
Paul Winka
To-do list for electrician to update 1966 house 60-amp panel!
In a rental rehab I am doing, I just want a vector check with what I intend to do so I don’t have to have the electrician out more than once. I need criticisms and suggestions because this is my first go at it. Also, ...
Kasia I.
Please Help!! First Home inspection
Hello BP Members. I'm in need of serious advice. I have my first property under contract and just received home inspection report. I thought there were a lot of issues and was ready to walk out, but need your all sinc...