Hector R.
HVAC recommendation on gut remodel for future rental
Hi we are doing a gut remodel in north jersey, we are most of the construction since we general contractors, we have already gutted the house, the house used oil furnace, we have planned on replacing with gas furnace,...
Andrew Little
Tenants keep submitting work orders
Hello everyone I am the landlord of a house built in 2016 which I currently rent out while I’m stationed overseas. I hired a property manager to watch over the house and work on my behalf. Within the last 6 months I h...
Eugene L.
Phoenix ac or electricity power outage repair expectations
I had two issues reported over Labor Day weekend -
1. Tenant reported ac was blowing hot air at 10:30PM and I scheduled a technician 1st thing in the morning and they arrived in late afternoon to diagnose and repair....
Samantha Chang
Jacuzzi tubs in the Smokies
Wanting to update our 1 bed cabin. There’s currently a giant jacuzzi tub in the bedroom and by removing it we can add in bunk beds, but not sure which would be more desired. Extra sleep space that’s not a pull out cou...
Edward Tristram
Tenant stealing/sabotaging AC coolant ?
Thought we had seen it all.I have a single adult tenant in an apartment complex who has been complaining for the last 4 months that the AC can't keep up (it is a simple single row 4 apartments with each unit having th...
Colin Young
Getting off course and still landing on a win
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $111,000
Cash invested: $23,000
Sale price: $200,000
I purchased this property as a live-in flip while also ren...
Matt Cook
Choosing the right heating system
Hello BP members,I am a first time investor getting ready to do a rehab on an REOduplex I have under contract. It is a buy & hold property that I need to get rent ready. The current heating system is an oil fired ...
Elle Bee
Renter Abuses AC, does anyone use landlord thermostats?
I have a prima donna renter. Only drinks Evian, only drives new cars. Only….you get the idea. HVAC system tests out fine. Nothing wrong with IT, but she told the technician she needs to be “freezing inside during the ...
Frank S.
Chicago Heating - Wall Furnaces vs Ducted
Chicago Heating - Wall Furnaces vs DuctedI have to work on the heating system in two 800 S.F.; 2/1; in a C+, B- area. $750 - $800 rent range.Ducted furnace with AC came in at 12K total before negotiation. I can get...
Jake Kozul
Lockable Thermostat
I have two of my homes that are configured so I am responsible for utilities. Is there any thermostat I can purchase that is lockable or I can program to keep the temperature within a certain range?