Can anyone give me information and/or experience with heat pumps. From what I understand they are more efficient in warmer climates and provide a cleaner air. Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks

Just a friendly reminder to you property owners out on BP.
We americans are adamant about taking our cars in for service and oil changes on time. Often our houses are much more expensive then our cars yet we neglect m...

So this property I’m looking at has gas heating for the apartments. There are literally gas space heaters mounted to the walls that require you to light them much like you would a stove. Gas lines run up through the c...

Hi everyone, how is everyone managing service and repairs for appliances in their rentals?

I recently had a dryer break and since I manage from out of state I opted to purchase an extended warranty and repot through ...

Hello BPers.I have an old central air system that needs replacing.  Its 18 years old and wasnt used much but the compressor isnt working anymore. Looking into the mini split systems it seem like this would be more ene...

Hello!I just purchased my first out of state investment property in TN (woohoo!) and am looking to create a list of recurring maintenance activities to make sure I'm keeping the property in the best shape possible - a...

Have tenants who claim they have breathing problems and requested the air ducts to be cleaned. I looked it up and there is no scientific evidence that cleaning air ducts improves air quality according to the EPA.Air d...

I have a tenant moving out of an upper unit and a new one moving in shortly. The unit is a classic "attic apartment" and has sloped ceilings. Currently, it has a gas stove which was there when I bought the house. Pers...

Due to the great wealth of information and helpful people on BP, I was able to get my first home under contract last weekend. Here are some basic details about the property:
$230,000 triplex (one unit per floor)Built...

As I prepare my Maine rentals for winter - hiring a plow guy who will actually show up, finding the best deal for oil, making sure my tenants shut their storm windows, etc., I have to wonder if there's a better option...