So I am closing on my first property tomorrow.  I got a good deal on it and am hoping to get some sweat equity when I'm done rehabbing it.  I bought the house "as-is".  When I did the final walkthrough today, my RE ag...

I am looking to acquire another small multiunit in Chicago. I have no experience with boilers and want to know the expected maintenance and monthly per unit heating costs if I am footing the bill as the landlord.  Can...

Did you know about various tax credits available for real estate? These can range from credits for installing energy-efficient systems to rehabilitating historic properties. Each credit has specific qualifications and...

I bought a 3 unit multifamily. This is my first property EVER, I have been a landlord for a month. All long term tenants on this property that I have inherited. And hope that they stay for as long as they did with the...

Hey all,

I'm new to the forum, so this is my first discussion topic.

I am very into the sustainability movement, personal and professionally, and am hoping to 'green' up my town home and any future prop...

Title says it all... this is in my personal residence but I’ve found BP to be a more credible source for answers than searching the web.

After 2 or 3 showers the water gets cool/lukewarm, not freezing and will stay t...

Hey everyone - I currently have a triplex under renovation and one unit is ready to be rented out. The utility setup is unique. All 3 units share water , 2 out of 3 share gas, and electric is completely separate. To m...

I am a soon-to-be new landlord and have trouble finding answers to some questions I thought would be easier. I will most likely pay for water, sewer, and general trash. Where do I find an estimate of how much water, s...

when renting out a house should the tenants pay the utility separately or should I include that in the rent, same question if I were to make it a section 8 rental.

A tenant informed me the property will not heat above 58 degrees.  The furnace is on but nothing is happening.  Initially we thought it was the thermostat but that checked out.  The filter was dirty but not horrible. ...