Jon Klaus
Zero energy home
How much extra $$ to get there?
Say a 1500 square foot home in Texas. Conventional building cost = $105K. How much more to get to zero energy?
Assume highly insulated, great windows in the appropriate places, shade...
Francisco Milan
How Do You Keep Your Utilities Down ?
How do you guys keep your utilities cost down ? Do you just write in the lease agreement tenant to keep AC unit at a certain temperature ? Do you use solar panels ? Smart electronics like NEST etc? I am trying to find...
Lane Kawaoka
Any new technology in rentals?
Ideas I had:• Nest automates thermostats and one day in the near future is a good implementation in B rentals• HVAC or dishwasher breaks and technology can alert you• Technology good for B and A class• Class B rentals...
Joseph Weisenbloom
Anyone use only minisplits to cool/heat an entire house?
I have a flip I am currently working on and there is no space for ducts. I am considering buying a few multizone minisplits and placing the heads in the bedrooms, kitchen and the living room.My question is will this s...
Marian Allen
Architect needed to draw up plans for ADU
Hello all,I'm building an ADU in Decatur, GA, outside of Altanta with a friend of mine. To apply for a permit, we need to submit plans. How much does this usually cost and does anyone have recommendations? Looking for...
Jessica G.
Is it worthwhile for agents to work with low-volume investors?
Hello all!
I'm trying to figure out how investors are not a hassle for RE agents.
My husband and I own one investment property along with the home we live in. We are planning to do cash-out refinances, ...
Phil Petite
Solar Panels for Rental Homes?
Hello, BP Posters! :)Does anyone install solar panels onto their rental properties? My tenants pay for their own utilities, and I own homes in Memphis, TN, but I was wondering if this was a solid strategy for tax bene...
Jonathan Taylor
I bought my first rental with HELOC but need creative Cash out Refi
Hi Everyone, First time here on Bigger Pockets. I had always wanted to buy my first investment house, to fix up and rent. Opportunity came up in June 2022, off market so I used my HELOC and some personal family loans ...
Mike Jones
Replace single paine with double paines????
Hey GuysI've heard there usually isn't much value in replacing windows but I can do it for a bit less than average...Would you replace the windows in a flip with an ARV of 300K if you could replace all the windows for...
Noel Manuel
New to BP - Austin Area
Hi Everyone!My name is Noel and I'm a completely new to REI. I've been consuming at least a podcast a day and lurking on the forums for the last month. I'm ready to start seriously analyzing deals and building a team!...