The property is in Eastern NC. Summers are hot winters are mild.  I installed a  ductless minisplits HVAC system in my house and I CANNOT get my electric bill over $150 year round.  We keep it very comfortable.  Peopl...

Interesting TIME article about root cause of the US financial crisis .... not sure I agree but put a different spin on what I've read and believed before:

"There is no doubt that the pressure on the U.S. financial sy...

I realize that heat rises. But I'm wondering is there something I can do to make it cooler in upstairs home? 

All,

I'm considering getting one of these for a rental we have where we cover the utilities. Not sure if they are worth the $250 but it seems like it would allow me to track the settings along with enforce l...

I evaluate taxes, service fees, maintenance costs and other expenses to ensure that the property is profitable.
Which ones do you take into account?

Rent control is starting to spared faster and faster in Maryland! If you don't get out and speak against this, it will be in the whole state before you know it.  Below is a letter from a landlord association I belong ...

I'm starting to add to my rental portfolio and looking to see if I should switch to electronic door locks or traditional key & lock...... I'm fearful that the electronic door locks might cause more glitches and is...

Hi everyoneThis is my first post, so I hope that it's in the right place!My wife and I are buying a duplex, to live in one side and rent out the other side. This will be our first home, and in a few years we plan on m...

So here's the story of the missing $1000…I work currently for a property management company and we have around 300 single family units.  You can imagine that the first of every month is crazy with people bringing in t...

I am currently looking to buy a 6 unit building and have been visiting properties for inspection. Every time I visit a property and inspect the furnace, I find the furnace and its piping overwhelming and confusing. Is...