I have a four plex that runs on oil that heats the entire building. The thermostat is in a common area and the tenants continuously crank it up to absurdly hot temperatures. I would like to purchase a smart thermostat...

I have a tenant who lives in a walk-out basement unit in central IL.  She rarely runs her heat and hasn't used the A/C once in the two years she's lived there since being sunken into the earth keeps the unit fairly co...

Hi All, just read this article about water resources being depleted for Las Vegas.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hoover-dams-lake-mead-hits-lowest-water-level-1930s-180978022/
Declining water levels ha...

Hi all!Was wondering what's the best brand for thermostats / can be locked at a temperature to install in my properties?I don't necessarily want to "lock" in a certain temperature - I just want to be able to set it so...

Hey everyone!
I was hoping to share some exciting news about our new rental home, but that’ll have to wait. I have a quick question for you all: Should you disclose a locked thermostat to guests? If you’re curious ab...

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I'm considering getting one of these for a rental we have where we cover the utilities. Not sure if they are worth the $250 but it seems like it would allow me to track the settings along with enforce l...

I am fortunate to be in a position with my current house hack where I am able to put on my tenant hat and think about what improvements would make my two units appeal to a larger tenant pool at a higher rent rate when...

Hi, How do I give an estimate to a seller if I can't get a contractor out within a certain timeframe and I don't have the exact measurements for certain things? Current issues: - potential roof penetration-plumbing do...

Oregon state wide rent control law, first in the nation…discusshttps://www.housingwire.com/articles/48325-oregon-enacts-nations-first-statewide-rent-control-lawhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-rent-control-law-puts...

Need advice.  My tenant was complaining of water pressure in the 2nd floor bathroom.  The water pressure in the cold water side is weak, it flows but it was not a full stream at the tub spout.   Hot water is fine it h...