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Hi BP Community, I am looking for tools and input to estimate vacancy rates in MFH rentals in the Cleveland Ohio area. I recognize this would change by neighborhood, unit, and price point. But the law of large numbers...
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I've got two questions, but they're related. First of all, how should we apply the 2% Rule, or another similar guideline, to improvements? Specifically, I've got a triplex that doesn't have central heat and air. The t...
Long time lurker here, figured it was time to ask my first question. I recently looked at a small apartment complex in Central Connecticut. The units are heated by a gas-fired direct vent heater located in the ki...
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Hi, I am keen on a property but checked that it uses Oil for heating (instead of the typical gas or electric). I was reading up about it, and saw that the cons of oil heating include needing to top up the oil supply, ...
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I know your mileage may vary but when faced with an HVAC replacement what brand is considered by you and what ones would you never consider?TraneCarrierHeilAmerican Standard GoodmanLennoxRhuddRheem AmanaSo many choice...
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What to do?
Have a tenant after 3 months of perfect rental payments requested that we negotiate a break of the lease because her electric bill came to high. I sent her a application for heat assistance in my area but...
Arizona's Top Water Official: "We're Going To Have To Live With Less Water" "I never thought this day would come this quickly ... But I think we always knew that this day was potentially out there," he said.
Lake Po...
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60 of the 100 largest U.S. cities now negative rent growth, according to Apartment List.Here's the list:1. Oakland, CA -9.3%2. Huntsville, AL -5.7%3. Atlanta, GA -5.6%4. Austin, TX -5.4%5. Portland, OR -5.4%6. St. Lou...
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I admit it: I love old houses, especially those built in the early 1900s.
Yet I always hear savvy investor types talking about only investing in post 1990s houses or similar criteria.
I know real estate invest...
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I as reading about some technical signals in the stock market, specifically the 'Hindenburg Omen', and started thinking about the state of our economy, inflation, the markets, and how I'm managing my money. Of course...