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Joel Owens Heating issue
29 October 2018 | 20 replies
If it were the thermostat it would not call for heat in the first place.Joel your looking for a single wire, hooked up to a male spade connecter, entering near the combustion chamber.
Brandon Turner What's Your Best Landlord "Hack" ?
25 August 2016 | 101 replies
No more repainting.Doing that behind the stove is probably a code violation since that is a combustible panel that will be very close to the heat source (flames) of the stove.
Michael Rossi Who's Attending a Tea Party Today?
23 April 2009 | 36 replies
A classic example might be the nation-wide demise of buggy whip manufacturing with the advent of the internal combustion engine.
Luke Babich HVAC upgrades: should we install Ductwork or a Mini-Split?
24 May 2017 | 21 replies
*You would also need combustion air / exhaust air penetrations
Jonathan Safa Tenant Rights California: No Hot Water
9 December 2017 | 115 replies
Storage areas, garages, and basements must be kept free of combustible materials.m) Operable deadbolt locks on the main entry doors of rental units, and operable locking or security devices on windows.n) Working smoke detectors in all units of multi-unit buildings, such as duplexes and apartment complexes.
Jacob Haskins Fire in our Airbnb unit due to guests
4 December 2022 | 9 replies
You can certainly try to get $20k from airbnb, but in the meantime you're going to have to have guests there. so I'd do the $1000 cleaning + furniture now, get guests back in the property, and run as usual, The problem nowadays with fires, and the reason that he shouldn't get guests in until this is professionally remediated, is that a lot of particulates are released into the air when materials combust.
Tom Jenkins Best way to learn real estate management?
26 February 2008 | 5 replies
Take a hard look at the properties for slip, trip, and fall hazards; loose and missing electrical or plumbing fixtures; obvious leak sources- roof, supply piping, or sewage; exposed wiring; adequate lighting in all common areas; fire hazards; sources of combustion gases; pest infestations; peeling and cracking painted surfaces; loose or flaking insulation or other coatings; inadequate electrical, water, or other utility services.Deal with the obvious first.
Michael Herr Learning Furnace Repair
15 June 2015 | 10 replies
I realize it can vary by state but I have an estimate to install a new combustion motor (parts & labor) & heat exchanger (labor only as part is warrantied) on a Carrier 48JZ dual fuel unit and for the heat exchanger along they quoted $628 for the labor.When I questioned how long the entire job would take to complete the tech said about 4 hrs.
Eric Eastman Kiyosaki on Real Estate Guys Radio predicting massive crash
19 February 2017 | 90 replies
Dot com bust GFC.  
Wes Harding California Specific - Financing for Energy Upgrades
22 November 2017 | 1 reply
Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program benefits (see image below for more details):Unsecured financing APR 4.5% - 9.95% Finance 100% of the project costsLoans up to $50,000up to 15 year term 0$ closing costsQuick loan approval, typically less than 24 hours70% of the amount borrowed must be used for energy efficiency improvements such as HVAC, water heating, cool roofs, insulation, duct sealing, air sealing, lighting, appliances, pool pumps, windows, and more30% of the amount borrowed can be used for non-energy related improvements such as cabinets, flooring, and other finishes.This program can also be combined with local utility rebate programs and federal tax incentivesProperty Eligibility Requirements:Single family residential propertyUpgrade 1- 4 unitsMust receive gas or electric service from one of these utilities (SocalGas, Socal Edison, PG&E, SDGE)Mobile homes need to be anchored to permanent foundationBorrower Requirements:580 - 600 minimum credit score (depends on lender)Debt to income ratio less than 55%Project Eligibility RequirementsWork has to be completed by a participating REEL contractorA combustion safety test by a contractor who is certified by BPI or NGAT must be completed upon project completion (typically this is the contractor doing the work)Work must meet building code requirements.you can find more information here: https://www.thecheef.com/reelI hope you found this post useful.