Art Maydan
Insulate Attic in House Hack?
The duplex I’m house hacking has an uninsulated attic. It would cost me about $800 to do it myself. And the attic studs are non-standard distances apart, so I’m not even sure I could do it properly myself. I’m going t...
Adam B Henderson
HVAC vs. Window Units and oil heat
Hey All,***buying a 3 unit to BRRRR**** The 3 unit multifamily currently uses oil heat and window units. For us to put HVAC in it is going to cost about 60k more with rewiring, replumbing and ducting. I think we cou...
Matthew Graves
Heat Pumps...PRO & CONS??
Can anyone give me information and/or experience with heat pumps. From what I understand they are more efficient in warmer climates and provide a cleaner air. Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks
Jonathan Perez
HVAC system 30years old. Should I ask seller to replace?
The duplex I have under contract has a few minor things to repair. One of the things I'm most concerned with is the HVAC system. The exterior unit and the furnace was manufactured in 1987 (which is when the house w...
Frank LaQuaglia
BOILER HEATING SYSTEM
In the past couple of weeks I have run into two potential houses that use boilers for heating. One house had a separate AC system with ducts and the second did not have any ducts. I'm thinking that the 2nd house will ...
Aaron Xie
Cost of replacing furnace and air conditioner in central Indiana?
I got a quote of $5500 for installing a 80% efficient American standard gas furnace, a 13 seer 3 ton air conditioner and a digital thermostat. Wondering if this is a fair price. Thanks.
Thaddeus Ramirez
Electric bill is too high
What to do?
Have a tenant after 3 months of perfect rental payments requested that we negotiate a break of the lease because her electric bill came to high. I sent her a application for heat assistance in my area but...
Carl Mathis
Tenant complaint - heat bill / drafts
New tenant in longtime successfully rented SFR. Unincorporated California - rent control and special tenants rights largely inapplicable due to SFR and no municipality. New tenant says heat bill is too high and wants ...
Kadeem Kamal
Boilers heating costs ruining my analysis
I’m starting the process of doing a 1031 where I’ll get about 300k to put towards the the next property. I’m really trying to get to the top in of my buy window (1.1m). One thing that I’m seeing it that large multi un...
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Energy Efficient Rehabs
I am the only energy efficient specialist in Central Ohio that I am aware of. As I understand it EE homes are much more popular in California, New Mexico and Nevada right now.
There is a good bit of market interest ...