Some areas allow sub-metering instead, which might be cheaper.I would contact a local contractor or utility company to assess your property and get quotes.

Then the Agent picks up thousands for basically doing nothing.I rarely if ever use a Realtor anymore.....it's just too easy and they are not needed.

I am looking into a company right now that does rent guarantee insurance and also does in lieu of deposit will issue a bond that the tenant basically gets charged a monthly fee for.

This is a family property for which I will be paying 3/4 of the most recent assessment value.

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Heck my local credit union pays 3.5% on its basic account. 

Nor can they see any construction plans to assess true value.

I would consider the returns you have now - then run a different scenario where you put that money in a basic S&P 500 tracker.

I don't love Belleville anecdotally or when I do some basic research.

. - Lastly, the colors are basic and I think we're seeing a shift where buyers aren't just wanting the black/white kitchens anymore, maybe try to find some accent pieces you can add in for cheap.