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...
Ronald Mejia
Im looking for a property manager job or how to get one. Help!
Hey BP! Long story short..... everyone has moved out of our childhood home and we placed a tenant in there. I manage the property from out of state but does not require much considering the condition of the home. Afte...
Rod Zahavi
Buying New vs. Old. Finding a Hassle Free Investment Property
When investing in real estate one of the key factors to consider carefully is the age of the property. Prices on older stock may be tempting, but going with a new investment property has many important advantages. In ...
Matt Lopez
Long-distance rentals: Do I need to hire a property manager?
Is it absolutely necessary to hire a property manager when owning long-distance rental properties? I’m concerned they would not always have mine and my wallet’s best interest at heart.I plan to purchase my first renta...
Al D.
Solar mandatory from 2020 in CA
Fresh off the press:
http://abc7.com/technology/california-energy-commission-approves-requirement-for-solar-panels-on-new-homes/3450672/
Cory J Thornton
Is the need for affordable housing creating new markets?
I have been thinking through housing, affordability, and the effect on what until the last few years have been dead markets. Any home with a decent commute to a decent market is not affordable.
Over the last few yea...
Eduardo Lopez
Worried About Climate Change? Here Are 4 Ways to Make Your Home
Worried About Climate Change? Here Are 4 Ways to Make Your Home More Climate FriendlyMany people are concerned with having a negative impact on the environment, but it can be hard to know where to begin when it comes ...
Brett Babcock
Chicago ComEd Meter Issues
We manage a 105 unit 1927 vintage building that used to be a hotel (a long time ago). Since the building was new, there has only been one master meter for the whole building, and we include electricity in the rent. We...
Ellen Kuzniar
Do I Need an Office to start out
Hello BP Family:I am pursuing starting my RE Business early 2015. Looking at Wholesaling to begin. Someone has told me that I need to have an actual business address, that I cannot use my home address as my business ...
Robert P.
Energy Audit Questions
I have a tenant who is going to have an organization (like Nstar or Eversource) come in and do an energy audit. I just found out that they are looking to do spray foam insulation in the walls, which would mean a hole ...