so i own an efficiency unit.  3 rooms.  all rented.  house is electric.  i pay electric and water.   i know many people might stay away from all electric but i dont mind it considering there is value in only dealing w...

I have a deal closing the end of October for a 4 bedroom house. House rentals usually go for around $1100-1400 in my area but rooms rent for around $450-550. The things that makes me weary about renting rooms is that ...

So I have a very basic question. I have a rental that I'll be charging 700 per room to rent, this is going to included all the utilities. That being said can I install a programmable t stat with a lock box?

Rehabbers: Cold weather: What temperature do you set your thermostat at, to protect your property?

This past weekend, the temperature dropped into the high 30's.

The job is 99% done, will be listed for sale shortly....

Dear Esteemed BP Community,I have recently purchased several buildings in Massachusetts that are very poorly insulated and use electric baseboard heat.  I am working with a program called Mass Save to improve the insu...

I read an article about how buyers love smart thermostats, doorbells, etc...I’m wondering if adding some of those will make the property easier/faster to rent. I have a turnover coming up and a ring doorbell costs $10...

Hello,In one of my duplex rental units the ac heating and cooling is shared between both the tenants. I find the lower unit tenant somewhat peculiar, given he is in the lower unit there will be more heating need as it...

Hello all,I'm closing on my second property tomorrow (woo!).  I got a head start on a few things, and I bought a couple of 7 day programmable thermostats; they are Honeywell RTH2510B thermostats.  The side of the box ...

hello all,Wanted to get people's opinion on buying a 3 unit building with a single heating unit.  The cost of separating the units and making 3 separate heating systems is too expensive. This building has radiators an...

College housing. They crank it up over 70 and then open the windows. Paid $5000 in heat last year in one house that well insulated. Thinking about a "nest". A way to remotely control the thermostat or take away their ...