An alternative would be to apply the RUBS billing method for water/sewer, which costs no money.

@David Frey the method that many of us vets talk about is using your BAH to pay for your SIDE of a property. 

There is never too much capital so long as you can find ways to minimize the tax concerns!

This method allows you to make very large depreciation deductions from your property, to offset your income tax.

I would make sure you decide which method allows you the most flexibility. 

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about certain markets.

The sticking point is that the bank could have an "overlay" concerning this, meaning, they may not allow it. 

General Liability – This covers you against claims of Bodily injury and Property damage.Bodily injury – This is the most common coverage everyone is concerned about and rightfully so.These are the most common types of claims.It can be anything from a tenant triping on a step, falling from a balcony, a guest or passerby slipping/falling on the sidewalk.Property Damage – Example, your building starts on fire, and causes damage to your neighbor.Your ceiling comes down on tenants property.

I'm oversimplifying it, but courts have ruled time and time again that they have a duty to protect the owners (due to constitutional concerns) and the taxing bodies (so that they can collect tax revenue).

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