Val J.
Tenant used Space Heaters Causing a Problem
Yesterday my tenant texted me to tell me that she didn't want to turn on the central heat so she plugged in a space heater. When she did this tripped the lights. She flipped the breaker and the lights came back on bu...
Bob Billingtonz
Tenants having issue with ac/heat in side by side duplex
Hello BP community - we are new landlords and we are having some issues with our side-by-side duplex. We have installed a mini split in their unit which is located upstairs. The downstairs receives some heat/AC from t...
David Santore
How to Estimate Utilities?
Hi, I'm looking to buy a 2 family in the near future and house hack it by living in the 2 BR unit, leaving the 3 BR unit to rent.
Right now I am trying to estimate on utilities, and this is proving tough for me: all ...
Sandy Bars
Gas Water Heater Pilot Light - thermocoupler?
Pilot goes out AFTER it heats the water. That is, I can start the pilot light, and it will stay on (even all night - as i left it in pilot mode), but once the gas turns on and heats the water for awhile (not sure ho...
Landon Elscott
Adding retrofit radiant electric heat to driveway?
Recently looked at an absolutely beautiful home, and priced extremely well, too. That said, its major flaw is a steep driveway coming off a main street road without on street parking.
During the summer, ...
Brett Staples
How to stop freezing pipes
Hello all, So In my rental property I just bought the old owner had the cold pipe put up against the outside wall and it keeps freezing when it snows. It is insulated in the foam case and fiber glass against the wall ...
Richard Villandry
Oil, Gas or Electric for Buy and Hold?
Hey Everyone,When looking for new properties to invest in buy and hold are people turned away from oil or is it even an issue. I feel like most investors might turn down properties because they have oil heat. Do some ...
Henry Holt
Why is there more sun exposure on south and west sides of roof?
I am reading J Scott's book on House flipping, and one of the comments in the book when he discusses examining the roof is as follows:"South and West faces of roofs are generally most prone to wearing out, so these sh...
Edward Barnes
First deal - fourplex
Thanks in advance. I think the numbers work on this deal, just want feedback. It's a foreclosed 4plex.
Asking: $97,000 (110 Days on Market)
3200 sq ft
9 BR/5 BA, I'm guessing 3 - 2/1, and 1 - 3/2 (really small rooms....
Patricia C.
Second hand smoke issue
Hello,I am hoping someone can help me.I recently purchased a condo in Norwalk. My plan is to fix it up and rent it out. It’s been 2 months since we’ve been here. We have been smelling cigarette smoke, and it’s pretty ...