On top of that, they spent over $800 in the span of ~50 vacant days.Long story short, I am willing to pay Meridian Property Managment (in Memphis) the average cost of utilities, but that only comes out to $438.75 for the days they were there.This would make me $372.73 (utilities owed) + $200 (they did not replace a fixture, as confirmed by my realtor) short of what they are asking for, and they are threatening to file a lien (presumably mechanic's) if it isn't "paid in full."

Hey all, does anyone have experience separating utilities?

Side question: If a listing states "Tenate Pays all utilities" does that mean Electricity, Water & Sewer, and Garbage? 

I am looking at a few properties and have a strategy in place I want to utilize with investment properties mainly in multi-families.

I’ve been utilizing mostly the MLS and I had three deals fall through.

In addition, depending on how you charge your tenants, you’ll be saving on utilities as well.

I have been practicing analyzing deals on the deal calculator but get a bit lost in what is typical to expect with the payment of utilities and such.

By refinancing the property you can then utilize the heloc for the next investment.  

Utilities are due.

Utilities are often covered by the landlord other than electric.