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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Pretty much described it all in the description above.  New to REI.  First rental after a very nice rehab in Cook County outside of Chicago.  I'm comfortable with screening renters but wondering if anyone out there in...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.  ...