NH is fairly lenient on sub metering and billing, so it should be fairly straightforward.I see systems for larger apartment complexes, but I don't see a lot of low-cost systems in place to accurately measure and recover costs to heat a unit in a small multi-family dwelling.

Honest reliable and fair prices..Garner Brothers ask for Mike Garner and let them know I sent you..

But I live in a fairly jumping market, and price my units a little below market and can be picky. 

the proverbial ink isnt dry on my last acquisition---which was my first ever---but i am willing to take a gamble but the significant other is having second thoughts.thanksvijay

Or would it be more fair to just say 50/50 no matter what and it should even out over time?  

She has overall maintained the house fairly well.The house was last assessed in 2014 and came in right around $102k (tax office appraised it higher but my family help fight for a lower assessment). 

@Mav LarsonWe find that these properties, even with deferred maintenance, are what everyone wants because the typical buyer for these understands that students are a captive rental market and the area is fairly nice.  

Either way, I agree that it's not fair that it comes out of HOA funds but unless you want to sue, your options to force their hand are limited.

Got a fair bit of money to put to work, ideally looking for an agent who can work via email and be super quick in making bids and spotting new listings on the MLS.

The bank doesn't care whether you lend the money to a LLC or whether you go to the casino and gamble it away - they do care about getting paid though.