Ken Martin
Ratio Utility Billing System vs Sub Metering
I have a small 5 unit mixed use property in SW Michigan and am trying to determine whether I should implement a rubs system or install sub meters. Is there a rule of thumb on which to use? I got the sense that submete...
Branton B.
Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) in Texas
Looking for lease addendums for Anyone using RUBS for electric, water/sewer, and gas in the state of Texas. Want to make sure I get the language correct for state prescribed formulas. Thanks!
Ricardo Diaz
Shared utilities from basement to first floor
Hello all . I have been thinking about this and haven't come up with a plan yet.
I have a first floor that gives power to basement . Gas no problem it's only on first floor. How should I put the rent on first floor ....
Will Hayden
Deliquent taxes and utilities on acquired property
Greetings to you all, hope you guys holiday was a blessing to you. I am in the process of acquiring a property w/ back taxes of $12,000 and unpaid utilities etc. as it was a investment from the previous owner, who I a...
Ryan Weimer
Utilities Billed to Tenants and Rent Control
We are buying an 8 unit multifamily in OR and our new property management company we are considering hiring is telling us billing the water back to the tenants is included in the 9% rent control maximum yearly rent in...
Derly Augustin
Have tenants switch utilities to their name
Now I know, but before I didn't know I should have tenants switch utilities to their name before I give them the keys to move into my property.I have a family that moved in one of my properties, I have been telling th...
Mario Nunez
Two properties but one set of utilities
Purchased a property with a mother in laws qtr in the rear. Front is 1,039 sq ft and will be a 3/1 from a 2/1. Rear is a studio style apartment that was finished by the first ever owners. Just updated overtime. It is ...
Billy Chu
Utility Bill Back in San Antonio MSA?
Hello everyone, I'm a new investor focusing on acquiring B/C class small multifamily properties (2-4 units) with goal of COC ~10% (or with potential to get there by adding value).
In the hope of increasing cashflow,...
Amanda Barnes
New Tenants have Not turned on Utilities
Tenants moved in June 1st. We gave them a month free because we were 2 weeks late in providing the rental. We went on vacation right after they moved in and they failed to turn on the utilities in their name and Fri...
John S.
Will unpaid utilities affect solar panel installation?
I have a tenant in San Jose, CA who pays rent on time, but recently they left opens statements on the table during a home repair. I saw their electric bill (PG&E) is ~$2500. The water bill (San Jose Water) shows...