Linda Weiner
STR and Pool Heaters
I'm planning on another STR, but this one has a rather large pool, where many STRs in town have a small plunge pool. In SW Florida our season is typically January-April. A pool heater will definitely make the STR much...
Mike Fisher
Photovoltaic systems for rental properties
Hi guys,I am considering installing a 3.5 kW grid-tie photovoltaic system with micro-inverters on each SFH rental property that I buy here in the DFW area. The initial investment for the system will be around $12k. My...
Rene M.
How to assess the value of a for sale by owner
Hello all,A friend of mine is selling his house and does not have it on the market yet. He offered it to me for 450k - 12k Cash at closing.He would list it for 490k, hopping to sell for 480k which would be one of the ...
Jennifer Cen
Any tax incentives for DOB Partial demolition (Alt1/Alt-CO) primary SFH?
I am currently doing a major alternation to my single family home in NYC for personal use (non-investment property). Majority of the property is demolished and rebuilt via a partial demo with an Alt-CO filing with DOB...
David Lyons
San Diego Vendor Recommendations
Hi all,I'm looking for some good recommendations on the following vendors to get quotes/inspections. Can anyone recommend people that work near University Heights?Structural EngineerElectricianPlumberRoof inspectorSol...
Matt Dickens
Solar Power Use as Renter-Acquisition Strategy
Hey All,
I recently just finished reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about the continuing rise of renewable energy sources led by their increase in efficiency and drop in implementation cost. I live and do...
Joshua Mercado
Mobile Homes on vacant lots cost?
I'm looking into buying a vacant lot and installing 2 mobile homes on the lot. I've done some math on mortgage cost and total mobile home cost but I need help on the cost of installing plumbing, water, and utilities.
Simon Stahl
ADU/Granny unit utilities metering
I am thinking about converting my garage to a studio to rent it out. The one thing I am wondering about is how I can sub-meter PG&E and the water. I can pay for the tenants utilities as long as I am still living i...
Akram A.
How to keep the Riffrafs away
Hi All, what do you do to keep your property safe? Someone painted FU on our property (not a tenant) just wondering if maybe a "fake" security camera might be a good option or a sign saying the property is under surve...
Roman Rida
Should I get a pool installed in Los Angeles?
Hello BP, I live in Los Angeles, on the western part of first street in San Pedro close to Palos Verdes. I have a newly renovated 4 bedroom house with all the fixings and I have a large backyard that would be perfect ...