Evaluating a triplex in NJ.  The property has separate gas heaters and electric meters.  In the description it mentions that "landlord pays water, hot water, and common area electric." & "tenant is responsible fo...

Hi all,First-time homeowner (duplex) with first-time problems. Looking for advice on either heating or tenant-relations.I bought an up-down duplex in Minnesota in March of this year and moved into one unit, renting th...

I'm interested in a duplex in my area, but there is no central air system installed in the home, and the heat is baseboard electric. My initial reaction is to be concerned that window A/C units may not be satisfactory...

I was discussing with a friend today the potential of incorporating heat and hotwater as a profit generation source.   This would of course require 3 base things:  1) efficient utilities- a natural gas hookup in this ...

Hello guys and gals,I am currently in the process of purchasing a 7 unit complex (built in late 1800s). The building consist of 4 studio units and 3 single bedroom units. Each Unit ranges from roughly 500Sf-650SF max....

Hello!I will start by saying that my goal is to have enough cash flow to support my family if I didn't have a job.  To do this,  I obviously want to purchase more properties, but also make the correct investments in m...

I’m curious about utility optimization. Particularly to heating. My apartment building is in Maine and is a Buy and Hold/House Hack. It is common practice for landlords in the area to include heating and hot water as...

Just got a call from a tenant parent and the January electric heat bill was $1100.  In past years the highest it went was $800.   The heat is all electric baseboard with one room with under floor heating on slab and o...

Boiler System:

How it works: heats water to produce steam for heating and hot water
What it does: provides heat and hot water for a household or building
What can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, press...

Ok folks,This seems like a no brainer to me, but I'm not too proud to run it past people more experienced to make sure I'm thinking propertly. I am closing on a 3BR, 1BA, 1,000 sq foot home in 4-5 weeks. The house is ...