You rent an apartment you have to supply your own electric, cable etc.

It is telephone service offered through the cable company which recenly started offering free long distance (US) as well.

$8.07 $7.35 Long term Government backed agency leases High demand rental type 3 to 5 year leases on 50% of the complex Excellent cash flow Estimated Expense Summary Actual Pro Forma Projected Taxes $72,490 $72,490 Insurance $12,131 $12,131 On-Site Management $30,000 $30,000 Trash $5,131 $5,131 Cable $1,708 $1,708 Maintenance $33,402 $23,270 Repairs $15,201 $6,090 Advertising $6,809 $4,074 Legal / Professional $7,483 $2,658 Administration $8,317 $8,317 Permits/ Licenses $1,104 $1,104 Telephone $18,294 $18,294 Payroll / Benefits $112,943 $105,250 Security $17,780 $17,780 Miscellaneous $19,896 $19,896 Utilities $143,030 $136,000 Workmen's Comp $5,388 $5,388 Auto Expenses $2,000 $2,000 Pest Control $716 $716 Furniture $4,356 Totals $518,179 $472,297

If the cable used is armored cable then that would serve as a ground wire.

Meanwhile, you have already received good info frp, @James Wise., Again, welcome aboard.

@Thierry Van Roy In addition to @Jeff Kehl's comment about maintenance, here are a couple more that might apply: What about other utility costs such as cable TV & internet?

And then look at things you can really downgrade like Cars, Cell phones, Eating out, Living arrangement, Cable/satellite TV, and shopping just to name a few.

Coming from advertising, DM (Direct mail) is nothing new to me, I've done work for Cashcall; Cashcall Mortgage; Greeenlight financial; and Time Warner Cable to name a few.

I have zero bills (cars, cc, student loans etc.) other than the regular like water, electric, cable, phone, etc..  

No cable for you.