How do you guys keep your utilities cost down ? Do you just write in the lease agreement tenant to keep AC unit at a certain temperature ? Do you use solar panels ? Smart electronics like NEST etc? I am trying to find...

I have a 1800 ft 5 bedroom place that is a college student housing property. Currently there is baseboard heat and window AC. My electric bills were in the $900/mth realm this winter (avg temp 30). The house is 1930's...

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I am looking for help from experts in Victorian old late 1800s property investors. I know there are a lot you out there in Massachusetts, Philadelphia, and other northeastern states. My question is re...

The importance of lowering expenses and increasing efficiency to maximize property income. How? Implementing water-saving initiatives is a smart way to reduce utility costs. By exploring options for cost-effective uti...

I have a three unit buy and hold property in Malden Massachusetts that has a separate gas fuel forced hot water boiler for each unit. The boiler in unit 2 needs to be replaced. The state of Massachusetts offers 7 year...

Did you know that as a homeowner, you are able to take advantage of green energy tax credits? These tax incentives can help offset making energy efficient upgrades to your home. There are two tax credits that are avai...

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I'm in the planning stages of an exciting project that aims to construct a sustainable and efficient duplex with a budget of $200,000. The project's primary goal is to offer comfortable...

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I'm new to the forum, so this is my first discussion topic.

I am very into the sustainability movement, personal and professionally, and am hoping to 'green' up my town home and any future prop...

I'm in escrow to purchase a 6 unit apartment building in Ohio and I noticed the sewer and water costs were 73% of the total monthly expenses. Is there a way to lower those utility bills? Perhaps I could pay to have a ...

A whopping 33% of the U.S. population lives in a rented apartment, and these apartments are power guzzlers. We can reduce their power bill by 2/3 with Green Retrofits and solar panels.

First, We Reduce th...