Does anyone on here know if it is legal for me to put a lock on the thermastat in my duplex?  The stat is on the main floor and controls both levels.  The new tenants love to have the heat cranked way to hot.  Can I p...

Hi Chitown BP folks, I'm thinking of renovating the garage attic space into an office area (no plumbing and not a bedroom). It's a good amount of space for this purpose. Challenge is that the garage is not insulated a...

I have a tenant that seems to have a knack for breaking things. Ever-since he moved, he has been calling me every month sometimes multiple times to complain on broken things. I recently had to replace the HVAC system ...

To the group at large what is reasonable when you as landlord want to fix something rather than a quick get in and out replacement , and let resident get on with their life? I am the tenant!… the hot water heater star...

Hello, everyone!  I’m an active duty Air Force member stationed in Dayton, OH.  I’m originally from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and I’m interested in REI in Eau Claire, WI, which I’m relatively familiar with. How is th...

Will extreme heat conditions in the attic ruin Luxury Vinyl Tile causing it to peak and buckle?  What would be the best type of flooring to have in an attic apartment?

I just started my first major flip in Philadelphia, PA. I am trying to get some advice on what's the best way to handle asbestos testing on a full interior gut. Asbestos...I know...shriekkkkk. Anyways, please don't ov...

I am in negotiations on a 28 unit 4 story apartment building.  I am looking to improve efficiencies of how the building operates.  It is heated with a gas fired boiler that costs approximately $40,000 to operate each ...

I have Triplex with 2 units downstairs and 1 upstairs.  This building is about 115 years old at this point, so the insulation is probably not great.  Its something I will need to address down the road.A few days ago I...

Hello everyone,We purchased a commercial property about 5 years ago and inherited a commercial tenant who has been kind of a pain in the butt and we do not wish to resign the tenant when their lease expires at the end...