I also have several years experience doing apartment maintenance/renovation for national property management companies so I've been steeped in the apartment leasing and tenent management world.

Ultimately it's out of my pocket mortgage payments that are going to keep me in corporate America.

., the % of the bill paid by a person occupying a one bedroom unit will pay a smaller % of the overall bill as 4 persons occupying a two bedroom apartment.Here is an article for your review:http://www.multihousingnews.com/news/national/increasing-revenue-not-rents-with-utility-billing-systems/1004044409.htmlAlso, if you choose this type of plan, you will need to revise your lease agreement to explain that monies paid are first applied to the utility bill and the remainder is paid for rent.

I am looking to put together a portfolio over the next 10 years that produces good income and allows me to pursue real estate or other business opportunities and leave the corporate world at the age of 45.My biggest concerns are regarding using debt to grow the business.

I started a forum thread here where I share with BP Nation what's going on with my real estate business.

Those reports come from national credit vendors.

Hi, I'm Horacesio Carmichael a full-time IT security professional, National Guard military officer, and a newbie in real estate investing.

Here's the podcast: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/10/bp-podcast-065-creative-investing-wendell-de-guzman/ Also, you can learn a lot by following my weekly business update where I share with BP Nation what's going on with my real estate business.

I'm interested in speeding along my retirement from corporate work, and I believe prudent investment in real estate may be a good addition to my plans toward that goal.

Hello,I am an aspiring entrepreneur and real estate investor.Currently I'm developing my C-Corporation and building its credit.For now, I want to delve into Whole Sale buying through Contract Assignments.Do you guys have knowledge or wisdom that you would be able to share with me on this topic?