I just finished my 2013 numbers and am once again amazed at the validity of the 50% rule. Here are my numbers for the past several years. The number of units is the average units held throughout the year. To be cle...

I have an old row house that is 100+ years old. Brick walls with a retrofitted central air system that has been installed. Everything works, but the air flow doesn't get to the 2nd floor very well in the master bedroo...

Hi all,I will be converting an open area into a bedroom but wanted some feedback on what external, not duct-related heating elements have worked best for others, particularly in the San Diego area. Anyone have any bra...

I have a studio attached to my home that I rent to a young couple. They have been living there 4 months and the electricity bill has gone up 200%. I know it's summer, so we use more, but since they have moved in they ...

Closing on another rental property tomorrow. Older 3br. 1ba home built in the 1960's.

Home currently has natural gas central unit with "NO" central cooling. The only cooling comes from window units. Pretty unusu...

Hey Everyone,

My name is Eyal, and I live and invest in the Los Angeles area.

I come from a tech and web start-up background. I am a founding employee and Product Manager at a tech start-up that I help...

Hey guys,

I've recently purchased a property with a downstairs den that's half underground (there are sliding doors that lead to the backyard). There is no HVAC vent heating or cooling the space - the previous occupa...

I had a tenant call me and say one room upstairs is not warming but the master and other bedroom upstairs and the downstairs area is warm. I had them confirm the last tenant didn't shut the vent and they confirmed col...

Has anyone used mini split systems in apartments, and if so, have tenants been happy? I have one and two bedroom units around 700’ each. These are located in Oklahoma so there is potential for occasional temps in sing...

I am a first time buyer in the Chicago area. Most HOAs make it difficult for buyers to rent out as a STR downtown Chicago, but I have found a building downtown that will allow me to rent on Airbnb, etc. The unit came ...