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Daniel Bogart Switching to tenant paid utilities in Phoenix
13 November 2016 | 5 replies

Hey all,We have a recently acquired 16 unit complex in Phoenix, Arizona that has historically had owner paid utilities. This is the standard for properties like ours in the area, and our PM said he hasn't seen anyone ...

Pat T. Utilities turned off 4 months before closing
11 August 2017 | 1 reply

The sellers let utilities get disconnected for non payment. Home vacant for 5 months during heavy rainy season and very high spring and summer humidity. I'm worried about mold and plumbing issues.They will not turn u...

Megan A. Ohio Utility Rates: Newbie Cry for Help
1 July 2017 | 8 replies

Hello fellow BPers! Newbie investor here, hoping for some friendly insight from this fantastic community.  I'm in the binge watch BP webinars and "run numbers all day every day" phase of my investing journey and I've ...

Nick Grewe Should I separate the 2 unit utilities?
4 April 2022 | 5 replies

Should I separate the water and electrical meters that are shared between 2 units? I feel like in the long run it would be beneficial because I wouldnt have to worry about paying the utilities and I could lower the li...

Emy Bernardo Shared Utilities - best way to divide costs
13 May 2022 | 10 replies

Hi all - we have an ADU in our single family home and have been including the cost of utilities in the ADU rent. We recently started charging our tenants a $100 flat rate to help cover some of our soaring utility cost...

Tyler Davis Splitting out utilities for duplex & garage
23 April 2022 | 2 replies

I recently just purchased a duplex that has a garage in the back. 
Both units are rented and the garage is rented to the neighbor. The first floors electric is tied into the garage, and I'm looking to put the utiliti...

Andrew McCann How to properly utilize hard money loans
11 August 2021 | 1 reply

Made a cash offer on 2 two family homes in my local area. One needs a good amount of work and one needs just a little bit of work. I have a line of credit that i can use but will need a hard money loan since i have fu...

Nidhi Every Florida Tenant Not Paying Utilities on Time
16 August 2021 | 0 replies

Hi there,
Utilities are in landlord’s name. There are two tenants in this duplex. We have a section 8 tenant who is recently unemployed. Rent is paid by HUD this month, and after saying she would pay utilities last F...

David Serna Utilities and Sewer in San Antonio Lot
30 April 2019 | 2 replies

Can anyone shed some light on the process of installing utilities and sewer in a vacant lot? Asking for a lot as an investment here in San Antonio Texas?Are there any investment friendly real estate agents or investor...

James Lubin Closed on 1rst rental yesterday; Utility transfer
14 January 2021 | 2 replies

Hi,I am Newbie.  I just closed on my first rental property in Albany yesterday. I know tenants pay there own electrical bills and I think I'm suppose to contact utility companies.  Do I contact gas, water, garbage and...