Tommy Anderson
Need help calculating Deal
Hello, this is my first post and I am "stuck" emotionally on making an offer and wanted some thoughtful imput from the forums.My deal is located in an up and coming area 30 minutes from Charlotte,NC. Its a all brick ...
Paul Winka
To-do list for electrician to update 1966 house 60-amp panel!
In a rental rehab I am doing, I just want a vector check with what I intend to do so I don’t have to have the electrician out more than once. I need criticisms and suggestions because this is my first go at it. Also, ...
Jenna Stonecipher
How to keep pipes from freezing
Hello, BP'ers.
I bought a 4plex last week, and only one unit is occupied. I'm rather new to REI and I'm seriously worried about pipes freezing. I can't shut the water off because of the family living there. T...
Marcia Maynard
Non-Contact Infrared Themometers
I recently became aware of the benefits of owning and using a non-contact infrared thermometer. Here is a great link from the NDSU Extension office:"A simple way homeowners can check their homes for heat loss is with ...
Shannon Tidwell-Porth
Email Template for tenants preparing for colder temps
Hey Guys,Does anyone have an email template that they can share, to send out to tenants going over preparing their home for colder temps. Specifically dripping faucets, wrapping outside spickets, checking smoke detect...
Jim Kaufman
Questions on Six unit under contract
I have a six unit under contract in Pittsburgh and I am doing my due diligence. Purchase price is $35k per unit. All six are rented. It is in a nice solid neighborhood one block from police fire and bus line and ten b...
Ibrahim Hughes
Recommended Electric Wall Heaters?
Hi all . I have an apartment unit that doesn't have heat in one of the rooms. At some point in the history of the house the heat To this particular room was disconnected. Does anyone have an installed electric wall...
Chris K.
Gas or electric for STR Pool and why?
Building an STR home with custom pool in Florida . Is gas or electric better for STR purposes and why?Any way to connect to phone app to control thermostat for pool? (Eg. Best for home)?
Lori Marra
Preset Thermostats and Heating Issues
As a landlord, I need to know what I can/should do about complaints from some tenants about the heat in their apartments.
Three months ago I acquired a 6-unit apartment building in Western NY. The building was struc...
Marci Stein
tenant complaints about heat cost- can anything be done?
Finally found a tenant who pays her rent on time, but now she wants to move out when lease is up due to heating cost. It's her first winter there and propane heat costs 2 tanks a month ($230 a tank). there is also e...