Reducing costs - utilities, cable, internet

[Bill E.]

I just purchased a 12 unit bldg which has three corporate units. They pay between double and nearly three times market rent which is great - but LL pays for all utilities, furniture, etc.

I'm trying to brainstorm ideas for reducing costs in these units - any thoughts?

I'm considering things like: low flow faucets, energy efficient lighting, etc.

I'd love to find a way to reduce the cable and internet bills as those are the biggest expense in each unit.

Also, they just installed AC window units so any thoughts on keeping that under control as well would be appreciated.

[Ken Latchers]

Water savings:

Bathroom sinks - 0.5 gpm aerators http://www.amazon.com/0-5-Flow-Dual-Thread-Faucet-Aerator/dp/B0034UMZA6

Kitchen sinks need more water flow - 1.0 gpm aerators http://www.amazon.com/AM-Conservation-Group-N3210N-Niagara/dp/B0032XYRCE

Showers - 1.5 gpm (also saves much hot water) - Many have problems - bad waterflow, loud noise, way overpriced. I use this one in my home from Delta at Home Depot http://www.homedepot.com/buy/bath/bathroom-faucets/delta/1-5-gpm-wateramplifying-shower-head-in-chrome-44641.html

Toilets - If toilets are the 3.4 gpf such as from 80s, replace with 1.6 or 1.28 gpf. Ensure high rated flush ability (HD and/or Lowes actually shows how good on scale of 1 to 10 the toilet flushes. For $100-$130, you can get one with 8 to 10 rating.