Li F.
Heater Problem - Contractor Recommendations
It seems like I may have a wiring issue in my heater. The tenant is saying that he needs to touch/twist the wire for the heater to turn up each time. Do you all have any contractor recommendations? And how much do you...
Sean Doyle
Best Section 8 Markets
Hi all, Curious on peoples thoughts for best Section 8 markets that they have/are currently invested in.Thanks, Sean
Kevin R.
Facing a tough decision re: steam heating with a pending sale
Due to the great wealth of information and helpful people on BP, I was able to get my first home under contract last weekend. Here are some basic details about the property:
$230,000 triplex (one unit per floor)Built...
Adam Teshome
central AC or mini splits for quadplex
Looking to add central AC to 4 unit building. Each unit currently only has radiator heating. Should I add ductwork and HVAC or add mini split “ductless” systems? Area is mid/high end (Washington DC) and comps all have...
Ashley Haas
Greening up rentals
I have some properties and I was thinking about ways to go green with them and in turn reduce the utility bills for the tenants. Would renters be interested in living in a property that was more energy efficient, wate...
Account Closed
Oil Furnace Heated Water - Scalding Hot From Faucets!
Hi everyone - We purchased a foreclosure a month ago and just completed the rehab. The last step was getting the oil furnace repaired which is responsible for heating the hot water (coil). This finally happened ye...
Brenda Czich
Separate metering costs
New investor needing advice... I am interested in an older home that has Baseboard heaters, Hot Water, (Electric). I was told that there was separate metering for electricity but then discovered there is a separate ...
Chalew Stock
Old heating and cooling to central HVAC conversion cost
Hello BP community, I'm interested in a two-level house with the following combination of heating and cooling systems. The upper level is heated by radiators and cooled by central AC, with additional use of window uni...
Annie L.
Can you use existing oil and install HVAC?
Sorry for the stupid question but the property has a oil tank and has been heated via baseboard radiators and it has a chimney to allow for outside heat loss. I'm trying to decide if I should demo the chimney for the ...
Jordan Moorhead
Baseboard heat or new furnace?
So I have an old gravity heater and am looking to get it replaced.
I can either get a new furnace for the bottom unit and add all baseboard electric heat upstairs or just go baseboard electric heat in the whole plac...