For all my rentals that I am responsible for the utilities (especially gas), I am looking for a reasonably priced thermostat (heat only) that has an option to  cap the maximum temperature the tenant can set. They tend...

This is just an observation, and it happens every Spring and FallWe have a large cabin in PF. 4 Bedrooms downstairs and 2 upstairs.So the older people likely take the downstairs bedrooms to avoid the stairs and the ki...

Hello. I am building a new house and the plumbers installed the gasline and the gauge drops down about 3/4 PSI a day. The company says that it only needs to hold 15 PSI for 15 minutes to pass inspection. (It does).Tha...

I need some advice.I’m in the metro detroit area and I’m looking to purchase this multi family property that only has one furnace for both units, water and electric is separate. My question is I guess will be responsi...

As winter approached, we all know about all the phone calls we get from tenants that the heat is not heating up the apartment enough, not to mention the big percentage of them that when we come to check it out the win...

I am buying a 12 unit studio complex in Santa Clara, California. The current water heater is 75 gallon light commercial recently replaced. I haven't heard any complaints about not enough hot water. Out of the 12, 10 u...

Need a new water heater and a 50 gallon is the biggest that will fit in my rental. Can't install a tankless due to weather and elevation (according to mechanic). He recommends installing a three way mixing valve and c...

Hello all,I am underwriting an acquisition of an apartment portfolio in San Diego. It is a unique opportunity to purchase from a distressed seller with almost all units completely renovated. In a normal world, this wo...

I have a number of 1 BR 1 BA apartments with aging hot water heaters.  I replaced the last one that failed with standard 40 gal electric hot water heaters, but am now thinking of switching to 18kW on-demand / instant ...

Trying to decide what I should do with a property I just purchased. I closed on a two family yesterday that I am intending to house hack. It has shared gas metering and separate electric.  There is also only a thermos...