Anyone else hear of passed legislation mandating the property managers in addition to property owners are now responsible financially for any repairs not done on properties, taxes not paid and rental certs not submitted/paid for, lead based paint fees/apps and required work, HVAC certs every year and proof utilities (water/sewer) as paid, and general compliance matters?   

(A) For an accessory dwelling unit described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (e), a local agency, special district, or water corporation shall not require the applicant to install a new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility or impose a related connection fee or capacity charge, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling. home."

The building was built in 1965 and was remodeled in 2011.Seller is asking $300,0004 units - 900sq ft each - currently rented at $700 per unit - Tenants pay all utilities except water/sewer which averages $250/month.Insurance is $1,600/year and taxes are $2,600.It makes sense as far as I can tell.

I hire a pluming company replace a shower drain he quoted me at $560.00 He had down the initial inspection and the never mentioned anything about the shower pan being damaged.Today he came out and said that the that the drain was corroded from all the hard water and was not able to remove the drain, he them send me photos of the shower pan with a whole near the drain and the tools use to try to remove it.

I will say that, I personally know of 1 institutional lender that does 100% purchase/ rehab loans to qualify for that program you have to more than walk on water to qualify but it real.

This treads has gotten cold, let's talk Magic brown water.  

@Robert Rixer, I don't know how creative these are, as many are common plays:Valet TrashFencing in first floor yardsProviding washer and dryers for added rentReserved, Covered parkingTech PackagesInternet and Cable contracts, with reimbursementsPayment Plan rents, with small service charge (i.e. bill 1/4 rent each week)Reserved Rental cabanas at poolPrivate pool party rental optionGolf Simulator in clubhouse - fee basedOn site, self serve car wash (quarter feeder style)Charged group fitness/personal training servicesGame room in clubhouse with monthly subscription for tenants (Xbox, Playstation, etc)Changing out high maintenance grass for astro turf or lower maintenance/lower water use shrubberyBut ultimately, I think a lot of NOI increases come from deep dive into understanding EVERY expense and finding ways to minimize them, and/or no outsource them.Train maintenance team on basic HVAC and appliance repairs (find way to get them licensed as needed)Buy paint sprayers for faster, easier turns versus having to hire a contract painter, and possibly repaint whole unit each timeStandardize all finishes, so you can buy in bulk, everything from hinges and door knobs to cabinets, paint colors, and light fixtures.Potentially get leasing people onto lower base salary with higher bonus potentialBulk/bundled insurance across portfolio (even better at scale is to self insure)Regularly test sprinkler systems for leaks.Non-NOI, but benefit to you: partner with insurance agency to get referral kickbacks from your tenant base for renter insurance.  

You need to pay for water, sewer, and garbage removal in NJ.

I am willing to test the waters for awhile. 

If you are listing yourself, find comps that your subject property beats out the water and list around that benchmark.