Ken P.
Thoughts on on-demand / instant electric hot water heaters?
I have a number of 1 BR 1 BA apartments with aging hot water heaters. I replaced the last one that failed with standard 40 gal electric hot water heaters, but am now thinking of switching to 18kW on-demand / instant ...
Clement Ndifor
Have you considered solar benefits for apartments that include utilities
It not so common but in some situations, utilities are rolled into the rent price especially in strwhen looking at multi family there is a lot of roof space which can also be monetized with solar.what are your thought...
Atul Kaushal
Won House at Auction. Water in the Basement. No Power.
Dear BP,I recently won a house at auction, the power is off, and there is water & mold in the basement. Once I get the deed in about 30 days, I'd like to go in and fix the place up. What is the best way to appro...
Alejandro Ferrer
Central heat or classic wall unit
Hello BP community, a 2bd 1bth i have is needed of new heat system. It currently has an old school wall unit heater that is rusted and needs to be replaced. My question, is it less expensive to install 2 new wall unit...
Lesley Resnick
Solar Panels on Rentals?
Does this make sense or not?I am considering putting solar panels on a rental property. Reasons to consider:1. There is a 30% federal tax credit2. Bonus depreciation would apply - I am not clear on if it is 50% or...
Jake Greener
Pipes Froze - Am I On The Hook?
Recently I was made aware by my property manager that the pipes in my rental froze over the weekend. About 90,000 individuals in the Milwaukee, WI area were left without power due to snow storms and below freezing tem...
Brad F.
Solar Photovoltaic on Home - Lease Addendum
I own solar photovoltaic on my primary right now, which I plan on converting into a rental in a month or two. It is a great system and has reduced my power bill to practically nothing all year long.
When I rent th...
Ericka G.
Dealbreaker? Ocean views with power lines
Hi all,Are power lines a deal breaker? Under contract on what appears to be a solid deal…ocean view 2/2 home over a 1/1 apt that is already occupied by a great tenant. The rent from the apartment will pay 60% of the ...
Justin F.
Solar battery backup on ADU while connected to main house
Hello!
Hoping to get some advice on powering a detached 860 sq ft 2bd/2ba ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in California. My primary house has a 100A electrical panel supplied by underground powerline. When I installed...
Shaquetta Chittams
Public Service Meter
Is there anyone in Baltimore County, MD that has experience with getting a public service meter? My electrician is separating the boxes for two units, but we learned we may need a third meter to run the common areas. ...