Freeman Schultz
Motion sensor lights in the hallway
I am watching an episode of "The Office" where Dwight now owns the building that the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin. One of the running jokes is that Dwight has installed motion sensor lights in the the office in o...
Rene Salinas
What do you do with existing solar panels with a lean
If you came across a great listing that was updated inside and out but had solar panels with a 20 year contract or ($20k lean) attached to the property, how would you handle it?A couple of caveats. 1. The only way for...
Dustin Owens
Quadplex Owner Expenses
I am currently looking purchasing my first multifamily. Quadplex. Other than mortgage payment, taxes, water, sewer, trash, grass mowing. What am I missing? Also the electric water heater for coin operated washer a...
Andy Goodell
Newbie from Rochester NY
Ok so I've been doing some research and finally found a property, a short sale for just over half of the assessed value. My question is what are people doing with duplexes that only have one HVAC and one hot water uni...
Richard Ballard
Splitting utility costs between tenants
Hi all,
I’m fairly new here and to real estate, so far bought 3 places one a duplex ready to go and 2 renovations from auction. I’m just about done with he first renovation, its a single family home with an apartment ...
Kay Rock
Electricity
I have a studio attached to my home that I rent to a young couple. They have been living there 4 months and the electricity bill has gone up 200%. I know it's summer, so we use more, but since they have moved in they ...
Kristen Ray
New tenant gas and eletric question
Hello BP!Has anyone had the gas and eletric turned off 24 hours before a new tenant moved in to keep them from "forgetting" to switch it over into their name? What has been your experience?
Jared Aquino
Do solar panels add value in San Diego?
Hello everyone, I recently purchased a townhome in San Diego and several of my neighbors have installed solar panels on their roofs. I'm curious to see if anyone here has installed solar panels and if buyers are willi...
Demian Enriquez
Building Homes
Good evening,I'm looking to meet new home builders who build lots on properties. I want to really understand the process, I aspire to build a home for myself and didnt know if you need certain licenses to do so.
Anna Blowe
Energy monitor
Hi, Does anyone know of an inexpensive energy monitor that's easy to read to determine electric cost for tenants cost which is shared? I have a duplex that is on one meter and I need to determine each tenants portion....