Chris Roche
Ductless mini splits in Mass?
I am wondering about ductless heat pumps and AC in Mass. I have a two family. I currently have electric heat and one electric 80 gallon tank. I would like to convert to Gas to save money on utilities and to look bet...
Ellie Perlman
What did you do to maximize rent collections?
I own multifamily properties across the U.S. (GA, TX, FL) and recently implemented a plan to maximize rent collections. I wanted to share some of the tactics that have helped us collect over 99% of rents, and would lo...
Jared Smith
New replacement HVAC System (AC) or fixing it?
2006 Goodman AC Unit for a 1,433 sq. ft. home. $1100 for parts and labor to repair the housing cage, blower motor and wheel. Quote is around 8-10k to replace the unit in AZ. Do you recommend placing or fixing it?
Gary M caceres
TENANTS PARKING AND PET FEE
How much more should I add to the rent for a pet and How much more should i add to the rent for providing a parking space
Julie Kuczmarski
Can you institute house rules for an ESA
I have certain rules for pets that are included in my pet addendum. For example how they must behave, cleaning up pet waste promptly, pets can not be left unattended outside, tenants are responsible for flea infestati...
Mike Nelson
New air conditioning system ideas for 100 year old single-family
I would like to have a new central air conditioning system installed for my 1,800 SF 100-year old single family victorian-style residence in Oak Park, IL. The home is a two-story, with a full basement and a full att...
Mark Shelstad
Best way to zone heat a 2000 sq ft home
Many HVAC professionals really push installing a second furnace in larger gut rehabs that have ducting or other issues in the field. The two other methods I am aware of are installing a motorized main damper to direct...
Samantha M.
Installing Central Air & Duct Work
If a property does not have central air not only are you going to have to purchase a handler and condenser, but you are going to have to do duct work as well correct?
What would be a good estimate for the cost of put...
Joshua Dorkin
Pre-Christmas BiggerPockets Crash 12/23/10
As I'm sure many of you know, BiggerPockets was completely offline all Thursday evening from about 7pm EST until 2:10am EST.
Our hosting company experienced a series of unfortunate events (starting with weather and e...
Debbie C.
Can you use an S-Corp for rental income and expenses?
My husband has an S-Corp that he used for his previous work as an independent contractor (non-real estate related). We both own some rental properties (both our names on the titles) and have always used our personal b...