Abraham Klein
HVAC system for a new STR
I’m looking to purchase a house in the Poconos for my first STR. The house is 1,900 sq ft, open space concept, and only has heat and ceiling fans with no ductwork. I’m wondering what kind of system would be most cost ...
Scott Calafiore
Due Dilligence Money For Cary, North Carolina
I'm thinking of buying a house in Cary near my brother, not necessarily an investment, but of course I do want to get a good deal. I was planning on doing 10-20% down. Cary is very competitive. My agent suggested that...
Tyler Labelle
Adding Mini splits in duplex
I just went under contract on 3 all brick duplexes that have window unit heating and cooling. local PMs are telling me thats going to limit my rental cap. they said 50$ a month more for non window unit. these are ...
Alexandria Dobbins
Am I liable for a pipe burst
we currently live in an apartment and we had a pipe burst with our aquatherm system. The pipe is in our ceiling and we live on the fifth floor. Our apartment is saying we are liable for damages because we don't use he...
Mark Wikkerink
Will tenants pay more rent for lower utilities?
Hi everyone,We are renovating a duplex, and so far we have gone with heat pumps and natural gas furnaces, so heating and cooling should be lower priced than usual.However, I have to decide on water heaters, and I can ...
Kelly McMahon
1st time renter - utility questions
Hi everyone! I have a question about what to do with the electric and water when showing the rental, do you leave them on and keep paying for them or shut them off? I have personally been shown rentals that do both bu...
David K.
At what point do you replace heatings systems in rentals?
I've got a quite a few units. All have older 25+ year old gas boilers. (gas baseboard) I plan to keep them long term. At what point do I start replacing the boilers, albeit before they actually break and have to b...
Kimberly T.
Multifamily property with first floor a couple feet underground - any problems with this type of construction?
As I'm investigating other markets to buy in, I am finding some multifamilies (typically 4plexes) where it appears the first floor must be a couple feet underground, based on the fact that the first floor windows a...
Andy O'Neal
Water Heaters in 5+ Bedroom Homes
I'm in the market for a new electric water heater for a 5 bedroom home that sleeps up to 12. I'm willing to go down to 2 gpm for each of three shower heads. In the experience of the esteemed forum members here at BP, ...
Al Williamson
Should Water Heaters Be Flushed Annually
Do annual flushing really extend a water heater's useful life?