Tenants running out of hot water?

Tenants running out of hot water?

Investor · The worst town to live in, KS · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes

I've got 4 guys that are trying to save money, they've rented from me before.  They rented a 2 bedroom apartment.  One guy in each bedroom and the other 2 guys are sleeping on their own inflatable beds in the living room.  Problem is that it only has a 40 gallon hot water tank and they run out of hot water when they all take a shower after each other.

What would you do?

I told them to take a shower together.

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Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
5y

I grew up with 5 siblings , 3 girls . I never knew what a hot shower was till I moved out .  I wouldnt do anything . Soon enough they will figure out to shower at different times all by themselves .

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  • Dave StokleyBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2015 · 705 posts · 799 votes
    5y

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  • Investor · Placitas, NM · Member since 2019 · 106 posts · 61 votes
    5y

    Paul, 

    I doubt you want to invest in this, but my personal residence has a Takagi tankless water heater.  Never runs out of hot water.  Just keeps making more, instantly.  In fact, I don't have a furnace - the tankless heats hot water loops below the slab.  

    Good luck.

  • Member since 2021 · 4 posts · 3 votes
    5y

    It sounds like you might be the one trying to save money, I'd upgrade to an on demand water heater. If you are paying for water, it will save you money over the long haul. It takes up less room and you can feel good about improving your property, gain a deduction, at making 4 dudes that are probably pretty tight on cash happy. Hopefully when they decide between paying the rent on time or taking a the proverbial **** on your living room rug they will pay the rent and respect your property. 

  • Pelzer, SC · Member since 2017 · 26 posts · 10 votes
    5y

    Install a mixing valve on the hot water heater. It’s a cheap alternative to the other suggestions.  I have one on my rental and makes a big difference. 

  • Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    5y

    I grew up with 5 siblings , 3 girls . I never knew what a hot shower was till I moved out .  I wouldnt do anything . Soon enough they will figure out to shower at different times all by themselves .

  • Real Estate Agent · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2020 · 461 posts · 305 votes
    5y

    They are all 4 paying rent?  If so are yo paying the utilities or they are?  If you are paying, the tankless heater may pay for its self over the long term and you don't have to worry about the leaks of the regular tank hot water heater causing damage.  

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