Ryan Dalton
Riches In The Niches - Energy Efficiency?
So I was wondering if anyone has ever flipped and aimed for energy efficiency as a primary selling point?I was researching geothermal heating/cooling a few months ago and would love it in my primary residence one day....
David Fernandez
Convert boiler system to HVAC?
Hi,I am closing on a rowhome in Baltimore (Belair-Edison) that I am planning on renting out after the rehab is done. The main question is what to do with the heating and cooling system: - Option 1: Service the cur...
Daniel Pena
Very high light bill!
Hello BP,I just got word from my tenant that her gas/light bill was $500 this month! I know it has been cold this past month but I think that is way too high. I did go by to look at a few things last month and notice...
Peter Fokas
Energy audit and upgrade - past experiences
I know there are state programs that offer financial incentives (rebates) to upgrade heating/cooling systems. Anyone ever do this and if so was it worthwhile for their investment property? Would like to hear some ...
Garrett Ferrara
Pipes Busted and Tenant Not Taking Responsibility
On one of my single family properties my tenant decided to turn the heat off when she went out of town for 2 days with temps around 0.
Of course the pipes busted and I explained to her it was her responsibility sinc...
Danny Celestin
Hot Water Heater for Duplex
Hi BP Family, hot water heater is going bad in my duplex. It's currently a tank. Any suggestions on how many gallons it should be? Brand recommendations? Total estimated cost for materials and installation? Duplex has...
Rensell David alejandro
Tankless water heater
Good day. Winter is coming and it's really annoying. I'm planning to buy a tankless water heater. I checked all of the water heater on Amazon and in this site http://www.elreviews.com/tankless-water-heater-reviews/. T...
Adrian Vega
Buying a triplex that landlord pays heat and hot water for tenant
Hello everyone,I am new to real estate and myself and father are new landlords also. We purchased a nice triplex and I am a bit concerned about having to pay for heat and hot water. At some point we will figure someth...
Tucker Whitcomb
Has anyone had experience installing Heat Pumps in New England?
Hello all, I'm considering installing electric heat pumps in some of my rentals as an alternative to gas boilers. I live in Connecticut so we do get cold winters that can be below a heat pumps minimum heating level. ...
Devon Yates
Electrifying your property
I just closed escrow but haven't moved in yet. I have some repairs I need to get done first but I also want to electrify the entire property. I'm talking induction stoves and heat pump appliances everywhere for AC, ...