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Colleen F. 1100 electric heat bill for tenants what besides use could be wrong and what can we do ?
17 March 2015 | 83 replies

Just got a call from a tenant parent and the January electric heat bill was $1100.  In past years the highest it went was $800.   The heat is all electric baseboard with one room with under floor heating on slab and o...

Chris Yeung City of Gainesville, FL rental permit needed?
22 August 2022 | 6 replies

I just received a notification that the property I own in Gainesville, FL requires a rental permit. This caught me off guard as I have owned the property (via self directed IRA) for 5 plus years and have not received ...

Julio Gonzalez Commercial Buildings and the Need for Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems
30 December 2023 | 2 replies

If you own a commercial property, I would bet that you have been trying to find ways to reduce your expenses to improve your bottom line and you’ve been experiencing high energy costs. 40% of a building’s total ener...

Chris Park Guest house tenant running A/C all day. What to do?
2 August 2023 | 45 replies

Guest house utilities are shared with main house under my name.  New tenant and he’s running the A/C all day and night even when he’s not there for long hours at a timeI’ve told him to be mindful and turn it off when ...

Michelle Bright How to make tenants pay for radiator heating and how does it work
9 July 2017 | 8 replies

Hi BP!I need help on radiator heat. I have never lived in a home with it and am just a little confused as to how to how it's expense works. Is there anyway to make tenants pay for the fuel? How can I tell if it is hea...

Mark Hall Successes in home automation for rental units?
22 October 2019 | 18 replies

I currently manage 7 rental units and have been thinking about installing some home automation devices to better help manage the properties and receive alerts.   Idea 1: we pay for heat in one of the buildings. I have...

David Garcia Improvements to maximize rent and ROI for rental property
30 December 2016 | 5 replies

Hello,I am planning to convert my current, primary residence to a rental, within the next 6-8 months. The house is a 30 year-old, 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom single family property in Scottsdale, AZ. What improvements or...

Brett Riemensnider Remodeling My First Unit On First Investment Property!
9 July 2024 | 6 replies

 Looking for some insight on a few things before starting construction on my first rental property! Area is not a high end area by any means, all units don’t have laundry as well as no centralized air. Trying to add v...

Daniel Estigoy The most common problems tenants call to complain about
1 September 2015 | 19 replies

hey there i will be new to landlording in a few months and would like to get my single family home ready to rent. what are some things in my house should i focus on repairing or replacing before a tenant moves in? wou...

Jimmy Lynn The Top Home Renovations that Increase Property Value
13 May 2023 | 4 replies

Kitchen Remodel: The kitchen is often considered the heart of a home, and a well-designed and updated kitchen can significantly increase property value. Focus on high-quality materials, modern appliances, ample storag...