Is is a big safety hazard to plug a 5000 BTU air conditioner into a heavy duty 6 ft or 12 ft extension cord and then plug that extension cord into the wall?  I know the manufacturers do not recommend this, but I was w...

I have a condo that was built in 1987. My current tenant is complaining that the circuit breaker trips when they use the Microwave and toaster at the same time in the kitchen.  I had an electrician check and the cir...

What do you guys think about solar panels? I'm considering them for a primary residence that we just bought for ourselves.

Salient points:

- One of the more expensive homes in the neighborhood at a litt...

is a higher rent justified if you add solar panels to the property elemanateing the need for a outside electric compay?

Hello BPers,

I'm planning some repairs on a rental property that I'm closing on next week. Went for another look this week and realized the downstairs unit doesn't have heat in the bedrooms. So I'm considering the...

Just curious if anyone has installed solar on their new builds or other construction? What are your thoughts? I've been thinking of putting it on the house we own in Redding. It's a 4300 sq. ft. house on 20 acres. It'...

I am thinking of ways to create passive income from new construction.  One option is to build new rentals.  However, I was bouncing around the idea of doing seller financing as the spec home builder/owner.  If my futu...

Hi All,
I recently bought an older four family (in December 2018) built in 1897 and inherited all the tenants.  Each unit is 3 bedrooms one bath and three people in each.  One unit recently had one roommate move out ...

Hey everyone. I am working in my first b+h rental and its a house that has been in the family for 50 years and is in the fastest growing part of indianapolis.

I would say the plaster is in about 60-70% good conditio...

I have some experience wiring in new circuits, but this is a new one for me. My wife recently purchased an 8000 watt electrical ceramic kiln, 240V 1 phase power, 33.6 amps.I am installing in the basement of my home (o...