Landon Clipp
SFH requires $30,000 in repairs to septic and well system
Hey folks. Me and my business partner have a SFH with tenants currently occupying it for over a year at this point. We bought the house early last year. The house has a septic drywell and fresh water well, no city con...
Dagem Desta
Second unit hvac system
Hi All,I’ll be closing soon on a 2-unit property. The two units are separated. Second unit is two floors. Living room of the second unit is an extension of the detached garage and the bedroom for that unit is on top o...
Kevin Polite
NEW CONSTRUCTION: Sewer line pump for property on an incline
There is a lot next to one I own that I'm going to build on that just came up for sale. There's a good and a bad. The good is that it has sewer capacity signoff from the County, something which is difficult to come by...
Vincent Drago
Thoughs on transitioning tenants to electric heating
I am a HVAC technician in new york, and recently came across the NYSERDA clean heat program incentivizing the installation of electric heat pumps. Its a really good program for people looking to install heat pumps in ...
Zoe Lee
failed septic tank causing water backup and tenants vacating
We bought a multiplex earlier this year running on a septic system.
Something happened and caused the sewer water to backup into the units.
We have already ended the leases with the tenants. Right now in the
pro...
Donovan H.
Basement water issue / responsibility
Actually, this is for my personal residence. I live in a recently built sub (2005). I've had an off-and-on flooding issue in my basement since purchase three years ago. I had many a basement waterproofer come out. ...
Mack Owens
Thoughts on 8 Units being on a septic system?
Hello BP,Once again, I need advice. I am currently evaluating 8 units, all in one building and as the title explains, the property is on a septic system.I am looking for everyones thoughts and advice on whether or not...
Matthew Paul
Oh Well , no water to be found
Oh Well , its all about my well . I have a duplex that was still using a hand dug well . Like jack and jill went up the hill , except this one has a 3 ft round concrete lid and a pump in it . I went over on Sunday ...
Dan Weber
Heating Systems in Maine
Hi All,
I thank everyone in advance for their feedback. I own a three family in Portland, Maine. Just as a forward, I have read through the other forums on this topic (specific to Maine) and would still appreciate s...
Mark Forest
Adding sump pump to garbage disposal line
The electric panel in one of my rentals is full. I suddenly need to add a sump pump and the most expedient way is to tap into the 20 amp circuit that controls my garbage disposal and dishwasher. I am not sure, but I...