Andrew S.
Proactively replace 1998 furnace that works fine and appears in good condition??
Good evening BP,I have a move out in one of my units that has a 1998 gas furnace that works great. No visible issues, haven't had any issues during the 5 years I've owned the place. Does anyone proactively replace fur...
Matt Charette
How do I handle this (my first) FSBO cash deal? 80k/12% Cap Rate
I’m interested in a multi family that’s FSBO. This would just be my second property and this seems daunting. It’s a cash only purchase of ~$80k that on paper would be a 12% Cap if their numbers are accurate/truthful.W...
Walter Lee Bandy Jr
Is there merit to renting rooms or an entire SFH?
I have a three bedroom two bathroom and plan on house hacking. I intend on renting the two larger bedrooms out at 450 - 500 a month utilities and internet included. I have already furnished the common areas and the la...
Shalaye Camillo
Gas or Electric Dryer for Tenants
Hey! Thanks for reading my post. I'm building a laundry room for tenants in my 2 unit property. I personally prefer gas dryers because they are more efficient and less expensive to operate. The cost of electricity is ...
Robert Shadley
Home Control Stystem
Hi All,I currently have a duplex that I am required to pay the utilities on. I was thinking it would be nice to be able to at least monitor or maybe control the systems from my phone or computer at home. Has anyone...
Account Closed
Cheapest Heating to Install
We are not required to provide A/C in my area but are required to provide heating. What is the cheapest form of heating to install?
John Blackman
Form 8908 - Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes
Is anyone aware of how to qualify a home you built as energy efficient via this irs form?
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf
My tax accountant mentioned this to me and this is the first I've heard of it. Aust...
Paul Stern
low flow fixtures, to be or not to be...
It's typical in my market to pay for water and sewer. I am considering making an improvement by replacing higher flow plumbing fixtures (toilets, bath and kitchen faucets, shower heads) to improve utility costs. Have ...
Adrian Vega
Buying a triplex that landlord pays heat and hot water for tenant
Hello everyone,I am new to real estate and myself and father are new landlords also. We purchased a nice triplex and I am a bit concerned about having to pay for heat and hot water. At some point we will figure someth...
Michael Cutting
Estimating cost to submeter utilities
Hello all!I'm curious to know if there are any rules of thumb or rough estimates for costs involved with submetering a building for utilities. The apartment building I'm conducting diligence on is an 8 unit in which u...