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How to Winterize Your Rental Property | 4 Steps for Mid-South Real Estate Investors

SH • Oct 25, 2020

You may have noticed the days getting shorter, the mornings getting crisp, and talk of “pumpkin spice” this and “cranberry white chocolate” that. Well, winter is coming and the chilly air will soon make its way into your rental home, increasing your heating bills and creating an uncomfortable place for your tenants to stay. 

If you would like to save money and take proper care of your investment home, now is the time to start thinking about winterizing; here is how to do so!

1. Check all windows and doors for drafts
WIndows and doors, especially in older homes, are prone to air leaks. 
If you feel a draft, you may block the air by: weatherstripping or caulking around loose panes or gaps in the frame. 

2. Check for gaps in the walls or ceiling
Use either expanding insulation foam or caulk to seal any holes. 
This is great for keeping warm air in, and keeping out any rodents or bugs. 

3. Remove all window AC units
Snow can collect on the unit and easily damage the system or 
can create too much pressure for the window and cause it to break. 

4. Insulate outside pipes
Outside pipes are at great risk for freezing, prevent this by 
covering your pipes with insulating foam. 

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