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Hoping to get suggestions on how to setup Alexa to control smart devices in our STR. We'd like to create a new Amazon account and setup Alexa to control our smart home devices (lock, cameras, thermostat, etc.) but the...
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I'm sure the costs vary, but what is a ballpark amount for adding central air/heating to a 1300 sq. ft. 90 year old home?
There is currently insulation in the attic, but not in the walls.
What are some of the opti...
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I have a couple of duplexes (upper and lower in each building) and each duplex has one furnace for both upper and lower units, I am paying the utilities right now, but would really like to have the tenants pay for ...
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Hey guys, I have a upper/lower Duplex that only has 1 furnace. It's setup right now so the tenants each have their own Gas bill in their name, but one of the tenant's bills is considerably higher than the others. The ...
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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...
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Been a while! There hasn't been much relevant for us vacation/short term rental folks! Here are what I have found today:Emerson Sensi WiFi thermostat on sale at Amazon for $88.71. I have this thermostat and it is grea...
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Hello BP community! Are any of you adding any type of technolgy upgrades into your flips? If so, what are you doing or is this a waste of money and not really a value add for resale?Nest type thermostats, keyless dead...
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Is it worth to risk to buy from individual ? Ive found from one app, one guy is selling brand new in box 2015 electric water heater for $250 each. so if i buy it i only have 3 years left on the warranty. Any thought ?
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Hello,
I recently purchased a duplex and realized (...) that there is a single gas line and a single thermostat.
Can anyone give me advice on how to structure the leases for the two tenants to account for this. The...
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Hey guys,
I currently own and am living in a two family home. The heat is very expensive in the winter as it is an old house and doesn't have insulation. I have considered doing the blown in insulation, not sure it ...