Allan Smith
What is it with guests opening windows while hvac runs?
I would estimate as much as 20% of our guests in our various units will open windows while the Heat or AC runs and struggles to keep up, and running up the utilities bill. I can understand if it's a nice high 60s or '...
BOB CRANEY
Monster 4 unit rehab in Baltimore City
I was moved to share some pics of a big rehab i did after seeing J Scotts latest post. Its inspiring to see what can be accomplished when you set your mind to it. I had done a few full gut rehabs before this one but i...
Mike Goikhberg
Adding two gas/electric meters to single fam property
I am considering buying a property that was built as a two unit but is not zoned as such in baltimore CITY. I want to split the electrical. Is there any way for me to get a second meter there? Or perhaps wire two ...
Kristen Watts
Sharing Electrical Dispute Among Tenants - Need Resolution
Good day BiggerPockets landlords. I have an increasingly disruptive problem at a property comprised of a main 2/1 home and a stand-alone studio behind it. Turns out the studio, which is attached to a one-car garage, a...
Michael Tempel
Ways to Reduce Electric, Water and Gas Usage on a Property - Multifamily
I have spent a lot of time on this area in the last few years. We manage larger apartment communities that range from C to A class market rate apartment or mixed use buildings with most properties being over 50 unit...
Kaylea H.
ROI for Kihei short term rental/ occupancy rates/electric bills?
Hi there, my husband and I have family that live in Maui, and we are considering purchasing a short term rental in the next few years to offset the cost of going to visit. We are probably shopping in the 2 bed/2 bath ...
Shannon Richardson
Questions About Taxes for a House Hack
I just purchased my first investment as a house hack, with the intent of living there for a year or two, and I am seeking clarification on a few things relating to the accounting side of this. The property is a 3-unit...
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...
Mike Smith
Going to look at my first MH park
I've found a small mobile home park that may be of interest to me assuming the numbers work out correctly. This would be my first real estate investment. It is a 9 pad park and includes 7 homes in the purchase price. ...
Red Smith
New to the numbers - Opinion on Analysis
We are looking at a multifamily home in NE Wisconsin. Price recently dropped from 100k to 95k. My own CMA puts the property at 85-90k, so will probably offer a lower amount to feel out the bottom. However, we have do...