When I bought my property 6.5 years ago, I was a total newbie and pretty much did everything wrong.  Bought when the market was still high (and interest was at 7.5%) and then shortly after, the bubble burst and my pro...

I need to replace 5 HVAC systems. I don't have a good relationship with a local HVAC company, so I started calling around to see if I could get estimates. Because I have multiple units, they all want to charge me $1...

So I use to do A/C work before I went back into the Army...What I would tell you is before you buy your next property, walk outside and check the data plate on the A/C system. If it says that the unit requires R22 ref...

I have two rental units in which the electric dryer does not vent to the exterior.  I provide lint traps for tenants use.  I know this is not ideal, but have decided for now, I am OK with the solution.One unit is comp...

Hi All,Question: Any experience with roof mounted down draft swamp coolers in a long term rental? Is it a hassle? Do tenants operate them properly? Currently have a swamp cooler on a 1150 sqft middle 2bd/2ba townhome....

I've had a lot of fun analyzing properties for months now.   I think I found one to buy, and would like some feedback from the many of you who are way more experienced than I.  My goal:cash flow, pay down the building...

Hi All,
I am wondering if anyone has used Mass Save for a rental property. We bought a duplex a few months ago and we are living in one unit and renting the other. We inherited the tenant and they are currently payin...

I own a 5 unit apartment building. It really is a very old house (I would guess built in the 1920's) that was converted into apartments sometime in the 80's.  This property has a huge hassle factor and is a headache.T...

I'm evaluating an apartment complex (two buildings) where the owner pays water, gas and sewers. During the inspection I noticed that some toilets have constantly running water and the wall heaters were still heating d...

I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...