Genny Li
Does no one replace their water heater anode rods?
People seem to expect their water heaters to last 10-15 years. Are you guys just letting it corrode as soon as the first anode rod is eaten up? How do you go through water heaters so fast?
Rich Merlino
Electric baseboard heat
Dear Esteemed BP Community,I have recently purchased several buildings in Massachusetts that are very poorly insulated and use electric baseboard heat. I am working with a program called Mass Save to improve the insu...
Dan H.
Underwriting STR - Looks promising but deeper evaluation shows poor return
This cabin is in the sierras near Giant Sequoia National Monument. I identified a nice cabin in a nice area that I was going to offer $500k to STR it. Bonus I found a co-host with a presence in the area that would co...
Joachim Lassen
Forced appriciation - How to improve your cashflow.
So I have bought my first 5 plex. And I would like some inspiration on how to improve cash flow. I will, however, try to make the thread as wide as possible, so that many people might find things that they can use. Th...
Tim Siocheng
Evaluating rehab cost and ARV
Hello BP community,I apologize if my title might not be spot on.
Disclaimer: The purpose of my post is for my education (in terms of rehab cost and estimate ARV) and not bashing.
A turnkey house is selling for $150K...
Brandon Metz
Utilities keeping costs down
Good morning everyone,
I was just searching to see if anyone has any tips to help keep utility costs down. I already had a buddy replace all high light bulbs in a 3 bedroom home and his last 2 electric bills wer...
Kathryn Dunnivant
Duplex on Indy's East Side
Investment Info:Duplex buy & hold investment in on the East Side Indianapolis (Windsor Park).Purchase price: $88,500Cash invested: $17,700 (20%)Other cash invested:~$5,600 in electrical (updated knob and tube and ...
Dave Stokley
Do you allow real (wood) fires in fireplaces at STRs?
In the process of purchasing a log-cabin in a National Park that has several nice fireplaces. Curious whether people allow fires, and also whether they provide firewood.
Adam Vadnais
Problems with putting a flat top stove in a rental?
I love having a flat top stove. They are easier to clean and act as additional counter space when not in use. I notice that rentals rarely have them. When I need to replace the stoves in my units, is there any reason ...
Lamont Marable
Is $37,000 too much for labor on a Baltimore row home?
Here is what the contractor is proposing.This includes plumbing, no electrical or HVAC work. They will be framing and installing a new bathroom in the basement and utility room in the basement. Installing a new kit...