Filipe Pereira
Satellite Installers SUCK!
I recently purchased this house. There are cable and phone lines running EVERYWHERE....it's like a spider web, but all over the place...What can I do to fix this? Can I "force" the installer to come out and do it prop...
Elliot Cole
Best way to reduce duplex boiler heating expense?
I own a duplex where I pay heat for the property. As an added quirk, the downstairs unit contains the thermostat for both units. The boiler is the only thing in the property using gas and last year my bill was over $2...
Tom West
Newbie from Detroit area
Good morning everyone,I've been a follower of bigger pockets for years but have finally decided to take my first step to break into real estate. I currently live near Detroit Michigan and moved back here about a year ...
Rob Carmody
Recommend Solar Panels for Rental Property?
I am no expert when it comes to solar, but I have seen some retailers advertising 0% down payment and low (0.49%) interest rates for solar panel installation in the area. When I think about both the appraisal + utilit...
Gusatvus Johnson
Is solid-surface/granite countertop worth it in rental?
I'm redoing the kitchen in a 4-bedroom rental. The Realtor I work with strongly recommends putting in solid-surface (i.e., Corian or similar) or granite rather than laminate for the countertop. The price for laminate ...
Colin Reid
Air Conditioning Repairs/Replacement
I have an issue and I'd love to hear your ideas.
I bought a rental back in June. The home inspector warned that I would probably need a new air conditioner in the next few years, so I planned to start saving all my c...
John Smith
[Requesting Advice] Duplex only has one water meter for 2 tenants
Hi All,I recently found out a duplex I own only has a single water meter feeding both units. One of the tenants is currently paying for both sides and has been for the past two years. I only found this out when the ...
Bryce Bunton
Help structuring an offer on a 4 property deal?
Hi all,I’m working on an offer for a package of 4 properties, a 4-plex, duplex, and 2 SFR. The seller is hesitant because the duplex and one of the single families will be short term capital gains and he isn’t wanting...
Shayna Adams
Can I take away laundry room?
Hello!We have a triplex in Missoula, MT, and have had repeated issues with tenants not caring for the shared laundry room. Actually that's an understatement... It's happened twice now that one of the tenants has lef...
Shawn H.
One time rent discount for heat issues
We recently had a heat pump replaced in one of our units. The new unit should be more efficient. The first full bill after install was $100 higher than the previous month. I can check the usage online through the elec...