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Hello,We purchased our first STR and the water heater is not adequate for the amount of people who will be staying in the house all at once. Also it is at the end of its life expectancy. It is a 5 bedroom 2 level hous...
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I am nearing the end of a lease with my current tenant, set to expire January 31, tenant has become very angry and vindictive. Gave 60 days notice that we will not be renewing the lease. This is my first duplex that I...
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I'm currently house hacking in the North East. The property that I'm looking at was a single-family one and it was converted to 4-plex: 1 Bed/1bath(400 SqFt), 2Bed/1bath(500 SqFt), 3Bed/1bath(1300 SqFt), 2Bed/1bath(70...
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For rentals where the landlord pays all utilities, what strategies do you guys use to incentivize lower utility usage from your tenants and reduce your overall utility bill? I've heard of thermostats that you can rest...
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Hey Guys,Does anyone have an email template that they can share, to send out to tenants going over preparing their home for colder temps. Specifically dripping faucets, wrapping outside spickets, checking smoke detect...
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Hi All - I'm currently evaluating the pros/cons of transitioning a 48-unit apartment complex's boiler & chiller system to either PTAC or Ductless Mini Split for heating and air. I was curious if anyone had feedba...
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I have no intentions on doing anything, I'm only asking to learn and know for the future.
A fully fresh rehabbed property just came up on the MLS, new stainless energy efficient appliances, carpet, paint, floors, hea...
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Hello - we just closed on a fully accessible 3/2 SFR Class B- area in St. Louis County and thinking about going Section 8. The Section 8 Rent Estimate site recommends $1090 but that does not account for the accessibil...
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I have a property where the basement has been made into a 2br 1 bath apartment. Ive been living there but im currently moving. This house isnt zoned for apartments so there is one electric meter and thermostat. I w...
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Hoping to get some thoughts on landlord vs. renter paying utilities. I plan on not including utilities in rent, but want to get different perspectives on the topic. Thanks!