Kyle Woodruff
CAP RATES for evaluating a properties value
Hi Everyone I hope all is wellI am in in a tough spot. I am trying to determine what my property would be worth if I raise rents and do some value adds. But I'm coming up with a number that is way higher than I deserv...
Lisa Brooks
Consolidating natural gas lines to incentivize potential tenants
Hey BP peeps -
I own a 3-flat in Chicago. Live in one apartment, rent out the other two. I've had a lot of work done to this 100 year old building during the 7 years that I've owned it including work to fix gas rel...
Jim S.
Air conditioning Thermostat setting for duplex
In a DUPLEX upper level has control of thermostat for air conditioning. What temp settings do u recommend for home/away . Upper unit pays for the electricity for the air conditioning. There is 2 separate electricity...
Rick C.
Heating Utility: Divide or not divide?
Hello,
I recently acquired a triplex rental property in Philadelphia, PA. The electric is already separated. However, the gas and water are not.
The tenants pay for their own electric usage. The landlor...
Sean Pincus
Multi-Family HVAC System
I am in the midst of putting an offer on a multifamily house. I am wondering what everyone is doing in regards to HVAC systems. I am going to gut the house and redo it all, but I want to add HVAC. Is everyone putting ...
Dustin Faeth
BED BUGS!! Looking to buy a vacant duplex that the previous tenant claims has bed bugs, but how do I know for sure?
BP,
I looked at a great duplex in Columbus, OH today that is currently vacant...the last tenant had to be evicted and when he moved out, he trashed the place and wrote the words "Bed Bugs" on every single wal...
Vic Vega
What's your opinion on central air?
I've heard some investors say they wont touch a rental property that doesn't have central a/c? No to window units.Just curious to get some other opinions and why yes or no?
Jamie Brayton
Completely new heating system ideas?
I'd like to make an offer on a solid 3 family that is a major rehab. I'd like to avoid tearing it apart more than I need to, as it does have cool, ornate ceilings in most units.
It had a mix of individual gas, wood...
Emilio Ramirez
Converting to tenant paid utilities
In the milwaukee area, a lot of properties advertise heat included. If I were to find a deal with existing tenants in this condition the rent would have to be lowered if I made them responsible for their utilities. Ri...
Natalia Barriuso
Ductless mini split AC system for rental
I am debating whether to put an ductless mini split AC system for my duplex. I am in Indiana and I am worried that it will be to expensive to run in the winter. Heating is the main issue here. Does anyone have experie...