Jaclyn Lignos
Disney/Orlando Vacation STR
I know the "golden rule" for Disney vacation rentals is: SFH with a private pool. That being said, I am also exploring some more modest, but turn-key properties in the area...specifically looking at townhomes in Lucay...
Jon K.
If you're paying utilities, what do you set the thermostat at?
For winter?
For summer?
I read that most offices set their thermostat at 72.
Around here, 72 in the summer gets expensive even in the summer.
Raymond Hill
Multi Family Space Heaters
Hello Everyone,I notice when I am looking for multi families, a lot of properties have the large oven looking space heating system. I have not dealt with it nor do I know its effectiveness to heat an entire unit. I as...
Barbara McArthur
Rental Clause to Prohibit Space Heaters?
My tenants tried to save a few bucks on heating expenses by turning the central heat way down and using space heaters. When they moved out I eventually discovered that one of my electrical outlets wasn't working. Th...
Chris Braudis Jr
Increasing cashflow margins through utilities
I am thinking about changing forced hot water baseboard heaters to electric baseboard heaters to have tenants pay for their own heat since this is a large expense in Northeast US. Have others done this? Were significa...
Trevor J.
Best way to legally provide heat in a converted bedroom
Hi all,I will be converting an open area into a bedroom but wanted some feedback on what external, not duct-related heating elements have worked best for others, particularly in the San Diego area. Anyone have any bra...
Leslie Villareal
Finding homeowners without central forced air
I have a client who purchased a triplex in Albuquerque. He did a full renovation and in the process switched from a wall heater/central forced air to mini splits. There are 2 mini splits per unit- one in the primary a...
Atwan Kwan
How to SAVE on ENERGY????
Problem...... - Utilities From HELL!!!!My client has the property from hell, with an old-school forced air furnace.....I was able to get them great tenants at a great rate..... only to find the blood sucking heat drai...
Tim Coppola
Installing a new furnace
Hello everyone,I am looking at installing a new furnace in my condo and had a few companies come out with a quote. When they came out I had them look at, and quote, a new AC as well just so I can get some figures but ...
Kevin R.
Facing a tough decision re: steam heating with a pending sale
Due to the great wealth of information and helpful people on BP, I was able to get my first home under contract last weekend. Here are some basic details about the property:
$230,000 triplex (one unit per floor)Built...