Brian Buffini, a luxury real-estate coach, says he tells most clients not to switch brokers because the disruption typically costs agents 20 percent of their sales volume in the first year.He says a more likely reason why some agents are switching: “They’re getting their ego stroked somewhere else,” Buffini says.Sometimes it can get ugly when agents do switch firms.

I have seen double or more sometimes.Another item is if landlord paid utility.

The money from the machines covers my rental cost and extra utilities.

In my day job, I am a corporate and securities lawyer and I frequently help real estate developers structure the legal entities they utilize for the investments and also comply with federal and state securities laws in connection with bringing on investors.  

The fact that it also pays for gas and water doesn't help you because utilities are paid by the tenant, in contract to HOA dues.

It has been our policy just to stay away from duplexes with common utilities (and we haven't invested in anything other than duplexes and SFRs).

Luxury homes are generally not quick sales.

I have a new luxury Multifamily that I need to decorate.  

The HOA has decided to utilize the HOA funds to have the homeowners home repainted within the color scheme.

Who pays for the utilities, you or the tenants?