I work that into my acquisition numbers.An older furnace, also drives up the Utility bills for tenants and they move out quicker because of it.

You can utilize them as subsidiaries of one another.

I plan to do that until I have a large enough nest egg that I am comfortable not setting aside more money.My ideal property is a multi-unit with all separate utilities.

I've been using www.erentpayment.com for several years, and their excellent customer service and multitude of features makes it a great deal for $3 per transaction. 

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I had a customer whom I had a 5 year relationship that wanted to buy a $10 million house on Golden Beach.

Taxes, insurance, debt servicevacancy rate, repairs, mantaince, utility bills ( a vacant unit in Indiananeeds heated in the winter to prevent damage).

An agent wants to get paid, but wants there client to be happy and a repeat customer as well.

Site located right across the street from tourist train depot depositing upward of 50,000 visitors per year.Buidling renovated with new systems about 10 years ago - pretty good condition, etc. 100% leased presentlyRents (6 tenants) - $42840 ann.Expenses - Management - $3500Taxes - $2000Water - $720Insurance - $3500Vacancy $3500 (+/-)Repairs $2500 (tenants responsible for interior maintenance - LL is only shell of building and HVAC systems)No common area utilities - all seperate meteredNOI - $27120 (8.34 CAP) - with zero down.Although it shouldnt matter in the deal eval., seller has agreed to finance $100 K (on a second to close after I do the first mortgage) at 0% interest for 5 years (principal pmts.

Check rents, leases, bank statements, tax returns, utility bills, or anything else you can get your hands on.