Today the group met at a 2 unit, with an unfinished basement.  Each unit had 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.  We found the property on the MLS but didn't find out it had tenants until we showed up!@Edward Richardson @Sean ...

Has anyone ever had the air at a sfr go out mid summer or the heat mid winter. I’m not talking about a repair. I’m talking if it’s going to take a couple days to replace. What do you do? Bring in window units or p...

Hey all - Wondering if anyone has experience switching out an old Honeywell thermostat that is used for a hot water heater system to a smart thermostat (we bought the Amazon smart thermostat). - see attached photosIt'...

After months of listening to every single BP podcast, reading all the BP books and countless posts, I finally closed on a 3-flat in Chicago that I’m house hacking. Right now it’s break even for cash flow, but i see th...

I just brought my first duplex in Baltimore City, 21213 area that I'll be house hacking.  I wanted to know what the best wording for my lease to protect me if I'm paying the utilities? I'll be paying for water and gas...

I'm looking to purchase and live in a small multi-unit property in Chicago, and I would be interested in gaining some input on how to estimate and account for the expense of heating in the winter.  Obviously this will...

My tenants tried to save a few bucks on heating expenses by turning the central heat way down and using space heaters.  When they moved out I eventually discovered that one of my electrical outlets wasn't working.  Th...

Hi all,I will be converting an open area into a bedroom but wanted some feedback on what external, not duct-related heating elements have worked best for others, particularly in the San Diego area. Anyone have any bra...

Hi BP,I have a 14 unit mixed-use multifamily building under contract near Pittsburgh, PA. I've got a purchase contract for $48K. The building needs substantial mechanical upgrades, but the units themselves are in soli...

Anyone have experience doing a bulk purchase with some sort of suitable heat source for a mobile home?