Alright, so here goes. My maiden post on BP! I've been interested in real estate investing for some time now but have been focused on my primary residence. I purchased it in 2011 for $115k from a bankruptcy. It was bu...

Does anyone here on the forum invest in Sustainable or Green energy homes? I am interested because I am a Business & Sustainable Tech student, I have recently been learning so much about the field. I do not see a ...

Hello!I will start by saying that my goal is to have enough cash flow to support my family if I didn't have a job.  To do this,  I obviously want to purchase more properties, but also make the correct investments in m...

I recently saw on a MLS listing "All residents will be enrolled in the Utility & Maintenance Reduction Program at an additional fee of $20.00 per month"Anybody any idea how this program work or what is it?

I live in Portland Maine, I have been thinking on placing solar panels on some of my rental's land. The idea is to supplement (or cash flow) my own electric bill at a different home I live in. The home is too tree cov...

Throwing a question out to the BP RE  Community.Is anyone using energy effiency ratings, such as HERS (Home Energy Rating System) as a way to increase monetary  value for energy efficient homes? Either for purposes of...

Hello everyone,Would you please share any data you may have or any information based on your experience:1. Do upgrades such as quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances command higher...

Hello BP members!! Just wanted to start this forum for new and seasoned multi-family investors. Base on your experience, what value adds do you look for when evaluating a multi-family property?For example (try  not to...

Hey all!My business partner and I have a 5-unit property and we have run into some issues with the boiler the last year or so. We are getting absolutely killed on the utilities each month because we pay for water and ...

I have 2 furnaces  and wanted to convert to 1 for my 2 family home. I was on Homedepot.com looking at the MRCOOL 110,000 BTU Furnace...I Think it would be more efficient.