Matt Brooks
Natural Gas Furnace Risks
Good afternoon BiggerPockets!
I am closing on my second buy and hold property within the next week. Currently the property utilizes Natural Gas for furnace, water heater, oven, and cooktop. The furnace is 18 years old...
Kyle Bronstein
Financial Feasibility of solar electric for rental properties?
I am new to real estate investing, but I have had an idea for a long time. The numbers are finally to a point where this idea makes sense to me. I am a solar contractor in Florida, I do mainly residential photovoltaic...
Kristina Heimstaedt
Will solar panels allow me to increase rent to tenants?
Hi all,I know the upfront cost of solar panels is significant. However, I'm wondering if I can pass the extra $50-$100/month to the tenant with the expectation to increase the demand for my property. Does anyone have ...
Andrew Erickson
Backyard Homes Produced in China
Here is a strategy I've been working on. I have a business where I design products and have them mass produced in China. I ordered over $200k in wholesale orders last year, so I am very familiar with the whole China p...
Dillon Nash
Separating Utilities on 20 Unit - Occupied / Value-Add Opportunit
Hi all, I am in contract to purchase a 20 unit building. Currently it is a steam boiler system that heats the entire building. The building was built in 1970+/- the structure is in good condition but mainly original....
Kieler Stubbs
Thoughts on 3D printed houses?
Hello all, what are your thoughts are with 3D printed concrete houses? I have dreamt about starting a company and mass-producing rentals and for-sale homes ever since being in the trades. Building custom homes, school...
Stefania De Vita
Getting a commercial loan
Hi,I'm new to the BiggerPockets forum, and looking for a little advice on getting a commercial loan on a building. I just bought a house for short term rental (Airbnb) July 18th, 2018. I used a Fannie Mae loan for 330...
Mike Martin
The value of solar panels
I’m in Richmond, Virginia. But all else being equal, do solar panels meaningfully add to the value of a property? Personally, I would see solar panels on a house and think instant savings on energy costs. But I’ve nev...
Sam Abe
Tenant has no electricity and house smells
I just heard from my neighbors that the tenant has no electricity and is having some issues with power company so he is living without electricity and is also planning to move out. Additionally there is an awful smell...
Alex Warner
heating and cooling options
I have just bought a house in CT and at the moment it has electric baseboard heating and a pellet stove. At the moment I live in the house, but I am considering renting the house in the next year or so. Usually renta...