Now that I have 6-10 Gas utility accounts at any given time from rehabs or vacancy, I am trying to be more economical with the heat settings this winter.Turning the heat off is not an option on most because water in t...

Throwing a question out to the BP RE  Community.Is anyone using energy effiency ratings, such as HERS (Home Energy Rating System) as a way to increase monetary  value for energy efficient homes? Either for purposes of...

New to bigger pockets forums. I thought I would give it a try and see what discussion will arise from a topic that is not common to this forum.

As an Architectural Engineer that lives and breathes construction, I w...

Hey BP,
I just bought an older house (1910-ish) split into five apartments (~2700 square feet total). They aren't separately metered so the utilities are included in their price of rent. The electric bill was about d...

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...

Hey guys, i wanted to see if anyone had some expertise in window tinting and if it is worth it to get done. I know that it has a lot of pros in terms of privacy and aesthetic. A couple of my friends have gotten it don...

The real estate sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the twin engines of technology and sustainability. As the world becomes increasingly digital and environmentally conscious, these factors are...

There are several of ways using which you can brighten up the space inside your house without using too much of electricity and equipments. When the sun is out, the house is filled with all the natural light and it ma...

I came across the Federal Weatherization Assistance Program, while researching LEED construction this afternoon.  If you haven't ever heard of it, it is basically a program which pays to make homes more energy efficie...

The CARES Act was effective in 2020, however a lot of the tax laws and rules that were passed are still able to be utilized for your 2021 taxes. Here are some of the key changes that occurred as a result of the CARES ...