I am new to this forum, I searched for solar and found nothing. I live in North Texas.So my questions are:1. Is it cost effective to put a solar panels on the roof? 2. If you do put solar panels on the roof would you ...

Hello, My name is Jess and I am a newer member of BiggerPockets.I am an airline pilot has decided to expand income streams recently. Over the past 2 months I've read some books and been evaluating properties in market...

I'm in the market for a new electric water heater for a 5 bedroom home that sleeps up to 12. I'm willing to go down to 2 gpm for each of three shower heads. In the experience of the esteemed forum members here at BP, ...

I just got a quote to replace my hot water heater for $2,450. Is this a reasonable price. It seems high to me. the hot water heater is working fine, but it was made in 1994 and My current tenant is moving so I want to...

I have a theory and I wanted to share it to see if anybody else shares my thought process. With the growth of Amazon and their success in having anything and everything delivered to your door in 48 hours (and in only ...

I am currently looking at a triplex with a detached garage apt. It is in the Spring, TX area just north of Houston. It is currently owner occupied, with 2 units rented long term, and 1 unit used for AirBNB, I would no...

I know people on BP in different markets will have different experiences than someone like me in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  But instead of doing it myself, which I have done many times.  This time, I had a local plumbin...

I am getting ready to rent out my first house (it's my dad's house, he's in a dementia facility now). One basic question that I have: what, exactly happens with the utility bills once a renter moves in; do I change t...

HI!  We own a six unit building in Chicago IL and we are looking into consolidating all to just one electrical account, and installing solar panels.  We would like to meter electrical use for each unit and for the bui...

Truth be told, I probably won't update this deal diary beyond this post.  I'm blogging about it, which can be found here:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/7199-my-first-...I just purchased my first property and pl...