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Wanted to share with everyone the home that my Co has built that beats the code in energy efficiency by 62%.It's 13,000 sq ft (not including 4 car garage).The average winter temp inside of the home is 75 degrees from ...
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All, Working on a fix and flip outside of Chicago...having to (unexpectedly) put in a new furnace. I did some searching online, but I can't seem to get 100% clarity on this, does anyone know if there is a govern...
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I love my current job but my current job is a contract position aka “temp”. I have talked to several lenders and they deny me loans because I have a contract position job. I make really good money at my job and contra...
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Hey Everyone,I am just in the middle of purchasing my first investment property in Ontario, Canada. The property is a legal non-conforming duplex that does NOT have separate meters for utilities. My question is, from ...
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I asked some Q&A to a sales rep, and it seems like a pretty good system for me considering it doesn't require wifi or a lan line. I generally just need something that i can have, once i drop my appliances in and h...
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Hi BP,Long time lurker, my name is Jay from Arizona. Looking to network with fellow Arizonians. I decided to stop talking about how I want to get into real estate and just do it.
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It's taken almost a year but this Friday I finally close on my first investment property in Tempe, AZ!
I'll be using the BRRRR method as I look to take 6-8 weeks to rehab the entire home on my own. I've been gearing ...
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My tenant reported a bursting pipe when trying to use an outdoor faucet the first time in spring. The home was a new construction and still within the builder's warranty, but the builder denied warranty saying it was...
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I'm in the market for a new electric water heater for a 5 bedroom home that sleeps up to 12. I'm willing to go down to 2 gpm for each of three shower heads. In the experience of the esteemed forum members here at BP, ...
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I'm seeing high electric bills in our STR properties and was wondering if anyone had tried using a web thermostat to reduce power usage when the unit was vacant. The idea would be to turn the AC up (higher temps) whe...