James Maher
High Power Bill
My tenant let me know last month that their power bill was about double what it had been. Since it was really cold, I wasn't concerned too much about it, but still had an HVAC tech go check it out. I wanted to make ...
Joseph Weisenbloom
How do you handle tenant AC costs?
Tenants love to crank AC systems to absurdly low temperatures which creates a high likelihood of breaking the AC unit. In my area HVAC techs charge $1000s just to look at the unit after it breaks. I have a 3 year old ...
Jay Hinrichs
Air BnB Oregon Coast
I was curious if any BP members have a home on the coast that they put into AIR B nB specifically Seaside Or.I have a new build there that has a fabulous view.. its 3 bed 3 bath brand new construction upgraded granite...
Allen Wu
Shaenfield Place Community in San Antonio, TX
BP Community,Any thoughts on this community called “Shaenfield Place” in northwest San Antonio? I’m a long term buy and hold investor and want to hold for 15+ years. Property I’m looking at cash flows, but want to see...
Jim Wineinger
Water heaters
TANKLESS water heaters
I saw this topic from almost a year ago. It was deemed then as not yet being worth it.
What is the update from those that have tried it. Is it really almost maint free and...
Account Closed
New Investor Stationed Overseas (Japan)
Good evening BP!My name is Matt and before anything else, I’m stoked to finally post this bio and share my intentions with you all. I’m enlisted in the US Air Force. I’m an E-5 married to another enlisted military mem...
Chetan Naik
Gas vs electric heating
Hi everyone,
I am a first time developer building a 12 unit apt complex, a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Northeast ranging from 678 to 960 sq feet. My builder thinks the units are small and electric heating sho...
Sam Leon
Pets DO cost more time, money and stress
First, I have nothing against pets. I do allow pets in some of my rentals, but I have to say, they DO add to my cost, yet I do not charge a pet fee.Here is a list of things I have personally experienced a tenant's do...
Mitch Crofts
New to site and first property under contract
Good evening all,I am new to rental investing and have been eyeing a place to make my first investment. I made my first offer of $60,000 on a listing of $65,000. It was accepted and due diligence runs out on Thursda...
Grant S.
HUD Property Condition Reports
I'm looking at a HUD property that has a PCR that says just about everything that could be wrong, is. I'm not seeing a lot of it. Do these get padded for some reason?