Rich Merlino
Electric baseboard heat
Dear Esteemed BP Community,I have recently purchased several buildings in Massachusetts that are very poorly insulated and use electric baseboard heat. I am working with a program called Mass Save to improve the insu...
Ashley Haas
Does it pay to go green?
I have some properties that are about to be vacant. I was thinking about ways to get creative and create a niche for myself. With the green movement being such a big deal and all the talk about energy efficiency I tho...
Ryan VanPatten
"Green" Rentals
Hey all,
I'm new to the forum, so this is my first discussion topic.
I am very into the sustainability movement, personal and professionally, and am hoping to 'green' up my town home and any future prop...
Account Closed
Atlanta real estate market for green houses
Hi all,
I've been hearing that many renters are not willing to pay more for properties with sustainable appliances and materials, but mainly consider the cost saving benefits in terms of utility use. So my ...
Austin Davis
Thinking about Solar and Geothermal for 4plexes
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...
John Blackman
Form 8908 - Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes
Is anyone aware of how to qualify a home you built as energy efficient via this irs form?
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8908.pdf
My tax accountant mentioned this to me and this is the first I've heard of it. Aust...
Alex Sloan
Another Sacramento Newbie!
Hello BP community, I'm finally joining the forums after listening to the BP podcast for a few months and am stoked to get started in real estate. I love that there is a place to receive guidance and feedback in a med...
Janet Behm
Need Extra Time to File Your Taxes?
Spring has truly sprung, and also did you know that we’re two weeks away from the tax deadline?
So yes — we’re focused. Which is why we’ll be talking about extensions today.
Passing the national deadline day (which,...
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Energy Efficient Rehabs
I am the only energy efficient specialist in Central Ohio that I am aware of. As I understand it EE homes are much more popular in California, New Mexico and Nevada right now.
There is a good bit of market interest ...
Terence King
Energy efficient building advantages
Aside from the 179D is anyone finding financing or tax benefit/credits for energy efficient projects? Thanks in advance