If your are getting the same rents as the area, but YOU think some "sprucing up" will make your place show better, then DON'T remodel.The issue you are facing will be low DTI ratio and high credit utilization.

I guess that is partially due to the fact if the tenant is paying for their own utilities they can write the expenses off when it comes to taxes. 

I am currently working with a Silicon Valley startup to customize Artificial intelligence based systems to help property managers and tenants with security and other maintenance issues.

What is the best way to separate the heating system and pass that utility onto the tenants?

Memphian has cops called on him by neighbors while inspecting a propertyI once had my own Michael Hayes moment (minus the racial profiling) while waiting on MLGW to connect utilities for an inspection at my second house.

I just closed and was given a check in the amount of both tenants deposits.Right away you want to call and transfer any utilities that the previous owner was paying, as well as call and set up a time to introduce yourself to them, as well as lay out clear guidelines and expectations as to what to expect with you as the new owner, ie. where and when to send payment, contact info and info on what to do if there are any issues that need to be addressed.I just closed on a new duplex and acquired tenants, i called right away and started service for water and garbage for the tenants, as well as met with them in person, I showed up with a copy of their current lease agreement for them to have as a refresher, a basic rental application for them to fill out to make sure i had the most current information about employment, tenants, contact info, as well as had them make a list of concerns and things that need repair. 

I work for our family’s fourth generation home building company on the sales side building custom homes on customers’ land all over Texas. 

Don't feel like you should or shouldn't utilize Section 8 based on taxpayer impact. 

Also, i have not transferred the utilities in my name yet hoping that i would find tenants super quickly and easily.

The drawings shall include a schematic site plan showing property lines, building footprint, encroachments in the right of way, and utility lines in the street as per City provided maps.