Sure, I could be more clear with my PM but I think this is basic.Current Situation:Tenant raises flag about lack of heat -> PM immediately sends someone out to fix the issue for $90Ideal Situation:Tenant raises flag about lack of heat -> PM has them change batteries first, then sends out technician.

@Daniel Stringfield  what you are talking about is similar to ratio utility billing which is more commonly done for heat.

So assume you pay $150/ Month in common area expense like heating+ Water + Garbage etc.

@Khaled El Khoury One thing to consider is Texas, Florida, and Arizona which everyone is recommending, all have one thing in common-oppresive heat.

I don't think we won the housing market heated up even more than it already is The most areas of the country.That's probably not what you wanted to hear but that's my two cents worth.

We lived in manatee/sarasota area for ten years and decided it was time to get away from the crowd and heat!

If I install solar, I can get my electricity bill down to $150 a month which includes the cost of running the pool and heating it.

For a STR, you are heating, cooling, providing WiFi etc.

Hey everyone, I want to say thank you for all the great advice this forum has given me so far. Im trying to buy my first 4plex right now. The seller has given an estimate for what he pays for gas/water/electric. Wh...

Hi Ryan,Yes, "heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning” is covered under sec. 179, which allows you to write-off that purchase in year 1.