Nick Plante
Heating system options for multi-family
Need to replace an old oil boiler in my 4-unit multi/primary residence. Currently has an ancient oil boiler which is at least 50 years old, held together by duct tape and unmentionables. Barely got us through last win...
Henry D Griffith
Refinance requires permanent heat source - Help!
Greetings - I'm in the middle of refinancing my primary residence. The home has a wood fireplace in the basement, and electric radiant heat upstairs. However my appraiser listed the home as needing a "Primary heat sou...
Dennis Fernandez
Is Oklahoma heating up like Texas?
Hey BiggerPockets investors!We have been acquiring many rental homes in Oklahoma City for the last 2-3 years. The number of quality opportunities to buy have been, for the most part, enough to sustain our volume. Not ...
Paul Sandhu
Anyone have a heated swimming pool?
I have an above ground pool, about 12000 gallons. It's my intent to build a wood fired heater for it. I have about 200 hedgeapple trees in my yard, and about 800 other assorted trees so the wood supply is basically ...
Marc Hauser
Hydronic baseboard vs hot water heating
I have a new three unit rental property, I'm currently in unit 1. Unit 2 and 3's heating units either need to be fixed or upgraded. They are both forced air. There's issues with open vents that could cause co to f...
Rick C.
Heating Utility: Divide or not divide?
Hello,
I recently acquired a triplex rental property in Philadelphia, PA. The electric is already separated. However, the gas and water are not.
The tenants pay for their own electric usage. The landlor...
Scott W.
Illinois is beginning to heat up
My primary home (bought 6 months ago, non-distressed sale) had an exact comp 5 houses down sell for $17k more than my price. My next door neighbor purchased a short sale 2 years ago. They refinanced recently. Appraise...
John Fowler
How to heat a downstairs den
Hey guys,
I've recently purchased a property with a downstairs den that's half underground (there are sliding doors that lead to the backyard). There is no HVAC vent heating or cooling the space - the previous occupa...
William F.
Radiators suck - $5k in heating bills
Any multifamily people had success in reducing expenses or replacing a boiler/radiator system?
It's a 10-unit built in the early 40's...
Melissa N.
Ways you've reduced your heat bills
Hello BPers,We are looking at a building with landlord paid heat. The bills are insane! Besides the obvious of sub-metering what have you done to reduce your heat bills?