Don Chambers
What to do with a mother-in-law suite?
I have 13 rentals and several years’ experience as a landlord. I have now decided to give flipping a try. I just signed a contract on the first house I intend to flip.
This house has a second apartment, or mother...
Robert D.
faulty breaker will not work all the way ON
this is a condo building. each apartment has its own meter in the basement. one of the breakers works only when it is 3/4 way ON. it does not work when it is in ON position all the way. what would be the safest way to...
Jesse Smith
Sub-Metering Power and Water - Understanding Check
I've read quite a few posts about sub-metering water and power for a large home that was converted to multiple units. However, I feel like I may be misunderstanding how it works. I've contacted a local electrician a...
Patricia Mangham
Cash buyers what are you deal breakers!!
Cash buyers I would like to know from you guys what are your ultimate deal breakers? I was told most investors do not like to invest in houses that are closed to main road which I can fully understand. What else would...
Tori Maxell
Getting utilities shut off every month, need advice.
Hey everyone. First off, forgive me if I'm posting to the wrong discussion thread. This might end up being quite the long post as well since I want to make sure that I'm detailing everything so it makes sense since th...
Jassem A.
Multiple panels on single 200A meter base
Can I have two 150A circuit panels on one 200A meter base if the calculated load is well under 200A? Can the power company require me to upgrade to 400A even though it's totally unnecessary for a single-family residen...
Edita D.
electrical upgrades to our 4-plex
Hey guys,
we bought a 4-plex a year ago for a good price, but it needs upgrades. We are installing 5 new water heaters (6500$), and also wanted to upgrade electrical since it's only 30 amps (built in 1950).
Property i...
Connor McGinnis
Help Needed - bank won’t turn power on during inspection period
Help!I have a duplex under contract and we are in the inspection period now. The inspection period ends in a week and we already had an inspector come out to perform an inspection on both units. This is a foreclosed p...
Saulo Queiroz
Electrician giving back! How to install an outlet
Hey everyone! Biggerpockets has been teaching me a lot and Brandon is always talking about sharing your knowledge and getting connected. I'm a master electrician from Connecticut with my own business wanting to get in...
Joel Brown
Single meter for separate tenants in a duplex
I passed on a deal a month ago, but the chance has come back as the sale fell through due to financing. My hesitation was that it is a twin home (I'd be buying half) with a mother in law apartment in the basement (goo...