Amir Saeed
Section 8 Insulation Question
HelloI have a row house in Baltimore that I am rehabbing. My intention is to rent it for section 8. While putting the new ceilings (dry wall) I have noticed that there is no insulation present between the roof and whe...
Shayne Hastings
NEED ADVICE: Boiler Replacement - Alternate Solutions
Hey all!My business partner and I have a 5-unit property and we have run into some issues with the boiler the last year or so. We are getting absolutely killed on the utilities each month because we pay for water and ...
Bruce P.
What is K BTU/HR versus BTU/HR for a cooling system mean?
Hi,So my friend's dad is building a ~600 sq ft ADU in southern California and on the drawings it says:"Per Title 24, the BTU/HR rating for the equipment are:Total water heater: 199.7K BTU/HRTotal heating equipment: 20...
Gary F.
Central Air HVAC vs Mini Split systems?
Hello BPers.I have an old central air system that needs replacing. Its 18 years old and wasnt used much but the compressor isnt working anymore. Looking into the mini split systems it seem like this would be more ene...
Matthew Tenney
Solar on 21-Unit Multi Family
Recently purchased a 20-unit apartment building. All units are individually metered, plus a common area meter paid by the owner. It is in a small rural town (qualifies as a rural community under USDA) definitions in W...
Joshua Dorkin
What are your Thoughts / Opinions / Advice on Attic Fans
Hey All -
I've got a question about attic fans (not whole house fans) that I hope to get some feedback on. The attic fan in my house has been non-functional since we moved in 3+ years back. I've heard so much mixed...
Tyler Kastelberg
Old Building Boiler Heat Alternative Help
BP Community!I own an 8-unit, class C multifamily building in coastal Virginia and am looking for a heating alternative that will allow me to decommission the central boiler. The units are currently separately metered...
Hannah Costello
Switching from Oil to Natural Gas or Electric?
Hello! I recently purchased a duplex in Reading PA. The top unit is electric baseboards, but the bottom unit is oil - hot water heat. I do not want to put the high costs of oil on the tenant and would like to convert ...
Geo K.
Will retail buyers pay more for a brand new HVAC and efficient ductwork?
Our company redevelops properties in the Orlando vicinity. We look for broad market properties like 3/2 in good school districts. We have one in an old neighborhood and we want to bring it back to the top of the marke...
Andy Chen
Flipping a house using VRF HVAC tech?
Hey guys!Have anyone try to install a VRF hvac system on their recent flips? Talking to my GC friend and he said this is a new hype + a great energy saver compared to traditional AC and heating system.Thanks!