We are working to add air conditioner or heat pump to 15 new 14'x56' homes in SC.  Looking at the manufacturer's equipment sizing, it suggests a 1.5 ton (Energystar) or a 2 ton (HUD).   We are leaning toward 1.5 ton s...

I have a property that I manage and the owner is preparing for a deed in leiu. I might make a move to purchase it, can any one help me with a strategy to gets estimates on total repairs or unseen issues. As a property...

Hello all, I am a long time lurker of the BP forums, but first time poster.  I tried looking around for information on my question, but haven't been able to find a suitable answer.  I have faith that the BP community ...

Hey all, I plan on speaking to a handful of contractors today.What do you all expect the average cost of adding about 500sq ft to a single family cost around the Pittsburgh, Lakewood, Grant park areas essentially sout...

Hey all,Trying to get a better understanding on how many rely heavily on contractor work compared to learning and doing it yourself?  suggestions on particular areas of a rehab project to learn to gain a monetary adva...

Okay here's the deal. I'm looking to invest in my first buy and hold property very soon and expand from there. I work as a nurse and I like what I do, it pays the bills, I have excellent job security and I can literal...

Hello BP, I am currently in contract to purchase my first property, and I'm super excited/nervous at the same time. It is a 4-plex in Austin, TX and I plan to occupy one of the units. The back yard is great- each unit...

I bought a duplex in Colorado Springs last year with a single furnace knowing that it was old and would probably need to be replaced in the next few years.I had a few companies give me quotes on separating the HVAC fo...

In a rental property, if you need to replace the water heater, which is better: gas operated vs. electricity operated? Why?

Hi everyone. My property manager just called me/sent an invoice with 2 options regarding replacing an electric water heater (please see attached screenshot). The property manager said the issue is the water heater's a...