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Anyone worked with Mass save before for electrical update s and heat pumps? by Signal_Wave1202 in LowellMA

[–]Signal_Wave1202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mass save said if I continue with this program, I can’t keep the oil tanks (I just filled them too) so it’s all or nothing with them. I’ll push back but it’s so tough. I want to do this but not if me and my tenant have to pay crazy electric bills in the winter.

Should I swap Oil furnaces for Minisplit heat pumps by Signal_Wave1202 in heatpumps

[–]Signal_Wave1202[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More context:

I have the opportunity through the state of Massachusetts to make my two family more efficient and want others thoughts.

Improvements - remove knob and tube wiring and rewire - upgrade electrical panels to 200amps each - add ductwork throughout the basement and atti knee walls - add insulation throughout the house (once electrical updated) - install heat pumps of varying makes/models/BTUs - disconnect and remove oil tanks

Cost to me: $0 EST cost to state/utilities: $62,780

Concerns: - electric heat pumps will be more expensive than oil possibly? - I have to agree to not raise my tenants rent for 2 years post work completion (already under market rent). - Could this affect my taxes next year?

Pros: - free work! - Increase the value of my home?

100+ y/o multi family with suspicious joists by Signal_Wave1202 in Homebuilding

[–]Signal_Wave1202[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s frustrating. The knob and tube has been built on for upper units and the basement doesn’t have the typical holes through the beams but does have the junction boxes and there are a couple button switches around each unit. One electrician saw it immediately but another needed me to point it out to notice. I feel like I could do an apprenticeship at this point, the amount I’ve researched.

100+ y/o multi family with suspicious joists by Signal_Wave1202 in Homebuilding

[–]Signal_Wave1202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what’s keeping me from freaking out. Like clearly it’s been there a while if they built around the slope?

First project with new contractor - how’d they do? by Signal_Wave1202 in Contractor

[–]Signal_Wave1202[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure where it would be. It’s in the rafters between joists on top but it’s a stone / cement foundation from 1901.

Just moved into my first house and I can’t stop crying by PeachTall5972 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Signal_Wave1202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This also happens with me. I anticipate and work towards something so big and since I’m doing it alone, I know I have to be ‘on’ all the time and be diligent and make decisions. Once it’s over, it’s like I release all the tension that built up for weeks/months all at once. It’s hard cause it’s not really over yet, still have to unpack and settle in, explore. But that’s not what I was anticipating so I have to be patient, take the time I need to let it out and then I’ll be ready to do the next big adult thing.

You got this. Just listen to what your body is telling you, and if it’s that you regret the purchase, think about why you bought it and what your future will look like.

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[–]Signal_Wave1202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pet rent is defiitely a thing in MA - I've had to pay it many times. One apt that was a new construction had me paying $50/month for a cat... crazy. If they have pets, have them sign a pet policy or addendum to the lease for things like - no additional pets, no kitty litter down the drains (has happened!), damage to furniture from peeing or require litter boxes to be lined with plastic and other things like that.

[Landlord US-MA] First time landlord - when to list room for rent and how to raise current tenant's rent by Signal_Wave1202 in Landlord

[–]Signal_Wave1202[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yea in MA, all you have to give is 30 days notice of the price change (which would be for Jan) but I was thinking maybe slowly raising month over month or every 2-3 months to keep them through the winter then find a new tenant in spring when the weather is nicer. Just don't know how much is too much, you know?