Are ceiling fans in Alaska a worthy investment for rentals? I grew up in Alaska and I never used them all that much, but I also know Alaska gets some occasional heat waves in the summer. Should I install ceiling fans,...

I had the privilege of seeing an octopus furnace for the first time today... what do I need to know about this beast? Should I swim as fast as I can from this deal?

Seeking ideas and advice on how to improve indoor air quality. We have a cinderblock home built on a concrete slab from 1952. Have had IAQ tested twice and readings showed higher levels of Co2 (house was closed up pri...

Looking for cleaning advice from the community.

I'm selling a property where some semi-hoarders grossed out my house for a full 13 months. Despite having a cleaning crew come through and brand new carpet/pad...

This is only my second post in bigger pockets. I am a first time home buyer, and the first one to buy a house in my family. I am free of debt and after lot of hard work saved up for a downpayment. But I am still learn...

We are about to close on a duplex that has separate electric but only one furnace, AC and hot water heater. Anyone have ideas on how to best split the utilities or bill back to the renters?
Currently there is only on...

Hello everyone!

I've posted before asking which state is the best to invest in and so far I'm pretty set on Texas. The Dallas-Fort Worth area seems to have a nice variety of properties to invest in and housing seems...

This will be my very first real estate investment, and here are my goals: I’d like a multiplex in a decent area for a decent price. I am planning on using my VA Loan to buy a multiplex and rent out the unit(s) I am no...

Did you know that as a homeowner, you are able to take advantage of green energy tax credits? These tax incentives can help offset making energy efficient upgrades to your home. There are two tax credits that are avai...

Good morning! I'm going to be closing on an old multifamily property at the end of the month, and I'm considering my HVAC options. The property currently has a boiler servicing three units with radiators, which is in ...