Brook W.
Using Energy Efficiency as a Strategy
Hi Folks. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has successfully insulated and installed energy-saving or high-efficiency products. I am interested in hearing if you've frontloaded the cost and really benefitt...
Amy Hu
boiler heating or mini split in apartment building?
I bought an old apartment building in OH, 17 units. Hired the wrong contractor to rehab, big mistake! The boiler was all rusted. That contractor installed electricity heating in the 12 units in the front building. It'...
Logan Loughmiller
Property inspection - Advised against lead/asbestos test?
I'm in contract (in Oregon) on a house that was built in 1950 and have been advised by another local investor to NOT get a lead and asbestos inspection. That due to the age, you should just assume leads in there and p...
Daniel Jones
Renters broken dryer
Hello BP,I need advice.. Received an email form my property manager explaining that my tenants dryer stopped working and that they called a maintenance company to look at the dryer ventilation and discovered it to be ...
Gregory Hall
Bathroom Fans in duplex
I recently purchased a duplex that does not have fans installed in the bathrooms, creating an issue with mold appearing. I was curious as to if any one has any fan/brand suggestions for good long term solution?
This ...
Braden Hobbs
Utility Advice for up/down duplex
Hello! I'm looking for advice on how you'd handle the following situation. We are looking at a SFH that has been converted to an up/down duplex but doesn't have separate utilities. I feel like my options are to either...
Sami Gren
Not allowing washing machines for tenants
is it in any way unlawful to ban tenants from having washing machines on premises, and they will need to go to laundromats? (Atleast in state of nj?)
Isabel Owen
HVAC effects on appraised value
We are attempting to determine if it is worth it to buy/install HVAC prior to appraisal. How much have you seen HVAC impact appraised value? We are definitely going to get one, it is just a matter of managing cash out...
Michael Junior
Lead paint and asbestos
Looking to purchase a duplex. First investment property. Would live in one unit rent the other. Built in 1900’s so obviously has lead paint and asbestos. Seller will not give a credit for remediation. Is thIs a huge d...
Gerardo Escutia
Tenant asking for "New HVAC system"
I have a tenant who just moved in about 2 months to newly remodeled rental (everything is new) that purchased this year. I had the AC system checked by HVAC company and everything works fine according to the company. ...