As well those government guaranteed section 8 rents have been consistently increasing every year. 5 Bedrooms are now renting for $2000 plus tenants pay ALL utilities. 3 Bedroom Duplexes are up to $1650 x 2 a month = $3,300 + they pay gas and electric.

It has separately metered electric service. 

Older buildings with older systems: plumbing, electric, HVAC, roof, tend to have more maintenance costs than newer properties.  

Why would you give them free rent with they still have full access and use to the stove, refrigerator, walls, closets, flooring, roof, garage, lawn, etc.?

Rick, I think online permits are limited to the items below that I pulled off the website: Request Electrical & Plumbing permit for new or replacement electrical & plumbing for single family/duplex homes

Units are metered separately for gas and electric.

I did everything myself from cabinetry, drywall, flooring, windows, plumbing electrical, etc...

Mainly because I "assumed" how long could utilities such as water ,trash and electric really get backed up without getting shut off.

Hello All, i came across this  college town property - it is a value add opportunity. 14 Unit Complex - 12  2bed/1bath   &  2  1bed/1bath         * Separate electric and water meters.

I had inspector in examining a new bathroom which had new electrical in support of the bathroom.