Brad Walman
Utility Submetering (Gas, Electric and Water)
BP Community,Is anyone aware of reliable and cost-effective equipment to sub-meter electricity, gas and water? I'm looking for a remote monitoring system, preferably cellular based which does not have a monthly monito...
Mary Jay
What maintenance items (upkeep) to do on a rental?
Hi guys!What kind of maintenance work do you do on your rentals?For example, do you make your property managers to clean gutters every year, service AC/furnace, service fireplace if there is one? What else? and how of...
Tae C.
Upwards of $1000 utility bill on 1800 sq ft rehab?
Hello all,I’ve been involved in my first two flips the last few months. I just received my utility bill for one of my properties, and it was $928. The house is around 1800 sq ft, still down to the studs. The only thin...
Ericka L.
First time home buyer duplex ...what would you ask seller to fix?
Hey everyone, I'm a first time home buyer under contract for a duplex which I'll live in and rent the other side. I just got the inspection report today and I'm wondering what you would have the seller fix before we c...
Johann Jells
Should I provide tenants of MF with blue recycling bags?
My city can be a real PITA about trash, I've gotten several $200 tickets, some of which wasn't even due to residents. They want recyclables in clear or clear blue bags. I bought a roll for one of my buildings as a cou...
Jessey Kwong
Any Canadians investing south of the Border?
There just seem to be better deals and better positive cashflow in the united states. Has anyone here invested into American property on their own? Or have you worked with another JV partner who lives in the states t...
Marcus Auerbach
Winter stroms and other things to be prepared for
Woke up this morning to -9F and howling winds, turning my phone on I learn we have 2 tenants in Milwaukee with heat out.Having a furnace go out is during winter is a major inconvenience during "normal winter weather" ...
Rasheed-mass Ali
30 Day Stay - Funishing XLS for office?
ASK: Do you have a resource for office furnishings like how '30 Day Stay' has a list for the other rooms in the house?
Hello Everyone, I greatly enjoyed reading the 30 Day Stay and many appreciations to Zeona and ...
Yoel Braver
2 termite inspectors claim opposite results
The short version:Company A: claims dry-wood-termites; suggests tent-fumigation; sees no subterranean-termite damage; Company B: claims subterranean-termites; sees no dry-wood termite damage; suggests annual control a...
Matt Smith
Credit Score Service
I would like to register to a Credit Score service to have them monitor any change on my score regularly (like a quarterly report) and send me alerts. Would that reduce my score? Any companies you recommend?