In my area I find a lot of 6-flats/6-plexes that do not have central air, despite the fact that it is a feature which is highly attractive for prospective tenants.
When I try to search the web, including BP, it seems ...

Hi BP. I’m looking at several great duplexes and one thing that seems to be a sure thing. They all have window units. I know it’s probably the only thing that makes sense from a tenant billing perspective. Look forw...

I bought my first condo in Chicago during summer and coming to a realization that the house can get very very very cold in winter. A little info on the unit. It is a one bed room condo, 800 square foot, located on the...

Has anyone used a home warranty for their rentals? If so, who? Also since there is a service charge does it make sense for the tenant to pay for the service charge? This would help reduce complaints but also it may ha...

I'm in the 10 day inspection phase of buying an owner occupied 3 family in New Haven CT. An inquiry to the city revealed it's a 2 Family. Has been rented as 3 and taxed as 3 as far back as we can tell (mid 80's). Ever...

Looking at a split level family home in Nashville to live in and rent out. Planning on living in the top unit for five years, moving to a single family home, and continuing to rent both top and bottom units. 190k is t...

I'm working my way through an FHA 203k streamline loan to buy a new primary residence.  I think I've got it under contract very well.  I fully anticipate it will appraise for about 90k over purchase price.It is an REO...

The big topic at this years CES electronic trade show is home automation and how it is becoming more standard and affordable.  With the capabilities to control water, heating/air, doors, and even monitor occupancy; do...

I am changing the heating system from oil to natural gas in my current flip. I budgeted for, and included, a new furnace in my original SOW. I'm now considering adding central a/c as part of that process. The home has...

Hello,I'm in a small dilemma and not sure what to do, so I thought I'd reach out to the BP landlords. Newly purchased property has a small coin laundry room that's shared between 3 units. I assumed the gas was being p...