If you have extra cash at the end of the month, then do double up payments on the mortgages so the principle is reduced and this will increase your heloc room.

But once I got the bills, I increased the rent with the tenant's approval and signed an addendum to the lease stating the rent increase would be X and the owner would take over utilities.

Quote from @Justin Brin: I created a heat map showing the population changes in each state over the past five years (2020–2024).The states experiencing the largest population increases are Florida, Texas, Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina.

Pick a posted and engage with them.  

I like the cash flow and see the potential for increasing rents, but I’m hesitant about overpaying.

I don't remember the exact cost when I did it but I remember thinking it was cheaper than expected.I didn't see a comment mentioning that you should just include utilities in the rent and increase it based off that so I'll be that guy.

Money makes you happy only so often.But a good place to work keeps you happy every day you show up.Yes, 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 plays a vital role.But 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 you work?That’s what really makes you happy.A good workplace doesn't happen ...

This would increase the benefit to where the fee would not be so outrageous that it would hinder the investment.

Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Also know that upon sale sometimes the presence of more water meters increases value.Curious to understand the forum's opinion on the best water meter configuration given costs OR if it’s just not worth it and I should leave the one master meter and stick with RUBS on all 4 units.