Hey!I have a 5-Unit building up here in Canada. It goes to about -25C (-13F). I have the opportunity this spring to make a property-wide upgrade. Would you say would be the three must do renovations that help reduce m...

I am under contract to buy a ~4700 sq ft office space in a great location near Houston. The building' exterior is mostly glass (single storey). The inspection report noted the 15 ton HVAC unit to be in very poor condi...

Does anyone here on the forum invest in Sustainable or Green energy homes? I am interested because I am a Business & Sustainable Tech student, I have recently been learning so much about the field. I do not see a ...

As real estate investors we are always on the lookout for opportunities to improve our NOI and increase asset value. At the same time, tenants are increasingly paying attention to the total cost of ownership, includin...

I was skimming a real estate book about increasing value of your income property in the bookstore, and it mentioned how much of a difference changing the light on/off switch to a dimmer switch would be.Does it really ...

I am repositioning an 8- Unit Apartment  (Photos Here )  In my analysis i knew that the property was being under rented & with capital & aesthetic improvements i could drastically raise the rents.  Rents are n...

When you are demoing or renovating a building where you tear out HVAC units, lighting, and other components, these assets are considered retired or abandoned from the building. Therefore, the book value of these asset...

Good morning everyone,
     I was just searching to see if anyone has any tips to help keep utility costs down. I already had a buddy replace all high light bulbs in a 3 bedroom home and his last 2 electric bills wer...

Kitchen Remodel: The kitchen is often considered the heart of a home, and a well-designed and updated kitchen can significantly increase property value. Focus on high-quality materials, modern appliances, ample storag...

For the last 2 years a local factory has been renting my furnished houses for their visiting Chinese engineers. They normally stay anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months. There is a cable tv in the living room, and cable t...