I am looking into investing in some mix use properties in both NY and CA where I can upgrade energy efficiency, add solar and other renewable measures, and hopefully take long terms costs down to a minimum for myself ...
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We have technically two management companies for two separate county's in the area. They’re both ran out of the same office. County 1 portfolio is about 3x the size and owners call us to get management since there isn...
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Hi everyone,We are renovating a duplex, and so far we have gone with heat pumps and natural gas furnaces, so heating and cooling should be lower priced than usual.However, I have to decide on water heaters, and I can ...
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Yesterday while at a local REI group meet up, one of the guys was talking about finding The Syracuse Landlord Property Improvement Loan Program. (https://www.homehq.org/renovating-rental-property) He hadn't used it be...
Anybody have any idea what the estimated utilities cost is per month for a 3BR 2BA STR in AC? Thank you!
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Now that energy costs are exploding, alternative power seems more and more reasonable. Is it worth the cost yet to convert a home to solar power for energy and hot water?
Are there any good places to find out more a...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in Hollywood.
Purchase price: $260,000
Cash invested: $25,000
This was our first real estate investment and is a house hack. We purchased a s...
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Considering replacing the 10 1920s windows and storm windows with new windows but I was wondering if anyone knew how much that would help my appraisal .
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I have a rental property that I will be doing some energy efficiency improvements using local utility grant money through the energy star home performance program. I will be encapsulating my cinderblock foundation wit...
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Due to the great wealth of information and helpful people on BP, I was able to get my first home under contract last weekend. Here are some basic details about the property:
$230,000 triplex (one unit per floor)Built...