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Shuchi Gupta Panel Upgrade for 8-Unit Building — 250A vs 600A? Square D vs Eaton? Worth the cost?
18 November 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Shuchi Gupta: Hi BP community,Looking for real-world experience from multifamily owners or investors who’ve done a panel upgrade.I have an 8-unit building in Santa Clara, CA, and I’ve received 3 quotes to replace the main service panel & meter bank (9 meters total, including common laundry).What differs across the bids:600A Eaton meter bank Square D panel but amp size not specifiedOne bid includes the laundry subpanelSome bids don't include permit/engineering/stucco patchingPrices range from $19K to $38K some not including permit fees.Current setup:1960s buildingGas water heatersShared laundryUpgraded kitchen appliances over timeAll tenants have window AC units, No EV chargers yetQuestions:Did you go 250A or 600A on your small multifamily upgrade?
Vespa Trixie rental insurance do you require it?
24 November 2025 | 17 replies
They had what I thought was a respectable company (USAA) and it turns out they don’t cover water damage.
Karl Kauper Can anyone confirm if RUBS (water/sewer bill-back) is legal in Euclid, Ohio?
23 October 2025 | 1 reply
Hi everyone,I own a 12-unit apartment building in Euclid, Ohio (fully master-metered for water/sewer).
AJ Wong 🧐 Recent Jumbo Appraisals over Sales Price - What do lenders know investors don't?
30 October 2025 | 0 replies
Something that we value tremendously (regardless of the appraisers opinion ) and are working on adding an off grid hot tub, outdoor sauna with water side jungle-gym.
Sid Verma Need help with Emergency Call services
27 October 2025 | 12 replies
No heat, no water, no power are NOT immediate emergencies.So, our emergency system allows caller to leave a vm, which is transcribed to text and sent to whomever is on call.
Marc Shin snacks and drinks for guests?
28 October 2025 | 17 replies
We leave a bottle of water per guest & a little treat bag.
Luke Tamez Can you buy part of someones RV Park / mobile home
24 November 2025 | 12 replies
For a partial sale you run into issues of surveying, subdividing, easements possibly on road access, sewer, water, gas, fiber, etc.  
Erik Estrada Brokers, be careful with Kiavi. They will contact your borrowers.
20 November 2025 | 9 replies
The borrower didn't move forward because the rate increased due to the lower DSCR, and the borrower was receiving less cash out.This property was part of a larger portfolio that my client was considering refinancing, but wanted to test the waters with 1 property first.
Craig Cann Flooring 12mil vs 20 mil
17 November 2025 | 13 replies
Bathrooms in terms of water exposure. 
Danilo Huamani Marketing Strategies Wholesalers Use to Reach Distressed Sellers
23 October 2025 | 4 replies
I’d be careful with some of the advice floating around out there.Sending out texts or cold calling the wrong person can land you in hot water.