Bob Crane
All Electric vs Gas Furnace/Water Heater in Northern Illinois
I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...
Justin R.
Converting Gas to Electrical
Im in process of upgrading all of my hot water heaters in my 16 unit apartment complex. For 2k a unit (32k total) I can upgrade my electrical in the units to adequately provide service to Air conditioners and electric...
Jonah Kolsrud
Solar Panel Use for Tax Advantages/Cash Flow on Rentals
Hey BP members, I was doing some research on tax advantages to switching solar in South Carolina for rental properties. From what I can see there is both a state tax credit (25% of the total system cost up to $35,000)...
Hanna Minkin
Common area in the building
Hi, I bought a building where I have common area and basement. Is common area considered Residential or business? PSEG charge me gas and electricity as business. Any input appreciated.
Brian Hellenbrand
Tips for things to do after you purchase a rental
So we close on 9/16 on a duplex. I am just wonder what are some things that I should do as soon as we own the place? I know I will be changing the locks on all the doors to make sure no one has kept keys from pre...
Kenny Lincoln
Rent Your Roof for Solar, Has Anyone Tried This Before ??
Has anyone rented their roof for additional monthly income as it relates to solar energy?This opportunity has presented itself to me and I'm doing a bit of research. I can rent my roof to a company for solar power. If...
Ellie Narie
How do you build an energy efficient boarding house?
I'd like to build a duplex with by-the-room heating and cooling. It will have a total of 9 bedrooms, which will all be heated and cooled by the room (4 bedrooms in one unit, 5 bedrooms in another). They will all be sm...
Lane Kawaoka
Any new technology in rentals?
Ideas I had:• Nest automates thermostats and one day in the near future is a good implementation in B rentals• HVAC or dishwasher breaks and technology can alert you• Technology good for B and A class• Class B rentals...
Daniel Kennedy
Houston Landlord Utility Accounts
Hi all. Our first and only tenant will be moving out at the end of the month and we plan to do some minor rehab and updates before releasing to a new tenant. I know I need to get the utilities back into my name for th...
Luis Valdez
Dealing with tenant issues
Tenants energy bill is over $600! They have their ac set to 72.... Idk what to do. Any suggestions?