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Updated over 5 years ago,

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Jason Martinez
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Cypress, CA
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Utilities: Under my name or PM while vacant?

Jason Martinez
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Cypress, CA
Posted

Hi BP family, 

I just acquired my first rental property and the utilities need to be under my name or the PM company. However, the PM company charges at 10% markup fee while paying these utilities during vacancy. I will have this switched when the property becomes occupied. 

Question:

Do I take the small 10% hit considering the bills will be very little considering the property is vacant or just put it under my name? 

Any advice is welcome! 

Thank You 

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