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Jaden Ghylin Odor from bathroom when windows open
5 April 2017 | 15 replies

I own a property with a weird problem. There is no odor present in the house if the windows are closed. However, if the windows in the master bathroom are opened and there is a slight breeze, there will sometimes be...

Scott McGill Preemptive hot water heater change out.
21 April 2014 | 14 replies

So I currently have one rental house. The hot water heater was replaced about 10 yrs ago now.

Is this an item you all at Bp would think best to just change every 10 yrs or so VS getting the call at 2 am that ...

Mary R. 30 year old furnace
24 January 2011 | 9 replies

The gas furnace in a house I'm buying is 30 years old. From what i've been told by neighbors, and from what I see of the building--haven't had it inspected yet--the owner had it 26 of those years and took good care o...

Robert P. Rehabbing Vacant Apartment
15 April 2016 | 4 replies

I am in the process of rehabbing a vacant apartment that I just acquired. Before anyone moves in, are there any things I should be proactive and check/replace, etc. I am a first time landlord and hope to get some tips...

Joey Batliner The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Properties Essential Systems
27 March 2023 | 0 replies

Boiler System:

How it works: heats water to produce steam for heating and hot water
What it does: provides heat and hot water for a household or building
What can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, press...

Nicole A. Baltimore County. Another high water bill.
22 February 2020 | 26 replies

I'm not sure what's going on. Typically for my 2-unit buildings the quarterly water bill is around $40. Both apartments are 2 bedrooms and fully occupied for this price.Last year, I dealt with a huge leak because of a...

Thomas Daly Property with In-Use Underground Oil Tank
1 June 2020 | 9 replies

Hello! I have spent the past year reading these forums and books in prep for my first purchase, and one major take-away is to be extremely cautious on properties with underground oil tanks. The instructions on how to ...

Som Jafari Gas piping insulation on roof
19 June 2021 | 18 replies

Hey guys, I'm buying a duplex in Vista Ca. Is insulating the gas pipes on the roof something I can do myself ? I wasn't able to find any good tutorials/videos on the subject. Does anyone know what kind of material I s...

Mikel Kaubfa Tenant w/ COVID needs emergency repairs
9 January 2021 | 2 replies

I have a tenant who reported a gas leak...gas company came out and pressure tested, says leak is on our side of the meter and up to us to find a plumber to fix it. Catch is, tenant has COVID and is quarantining for an...

Joseph Crunkilton Why did my gas bill go up 100-200%?
16 December 2023 | 13 replies

All, I have a vacant rental that was costing me $20 or so a month for the gas alongside mortgage and other utilities. The last two months my bill has jumped to $200 and $250. This is a small, vacant rental that is onl...