Dan V.
Turn back on utility for inspection?
I'm working on a deal in Norfolk and inspection is a contingency. The seller agreed to keep the electricity on but he won't turn back on gas & water. The house was built in 1950's and I just want to make sure the ...
Rocky Pe Benito
Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS)
Does anyone use RUBS to charge tenants for utilities in Multnomah County? If so, can you share your experience?
Thanks!
Jason Appel
What Expenses do you pay for in Philadelphia
Hi All,When i run the numbers on properties in Philly, if its a SFH, i usually don't include Water, garbage, electric etc. becuase that can be billed back to client: at least i think.Can somebody please confirm what c...
Aaron Desimone
Stream in a basement/wet/mold
Good evening Biggerpockets!I am reaching out for some help/advice. I purchased a foreclosed SFH to rehab and use as a rental. There was standing water in the basement; I removed it, and to my surprise found that it ...
Nick Paul
Landscaping - 6 Unit Multi-family
I own a 6-unit multi-family property in West Texas and am looking to make some changes with the landscaping. The property does not have a sprinkler system, nor do I want to invest the money into one. Water in West Tex...
Hoi L.
House flooded after contract but before closing
First post and hopefully this site will steer us to a path of successful real estate investors.A quick few facts about this house: a large house (4+bedrooms/1.5 baths with central air: a perk in this section of neighb...
Jason Pedersen
Considerations for Rentals with Large Yards
I am new to real estate as an investor, though my wife and I are on our second home now (fortunately made a few bucks on our first purchase thanks to LA appreciation) and I have always been interested in investing in ...
Kristina Inglis
Auxiliary meter for splitting water bill for duplex
Hi, Has anyone out there used a water auxiliary meter to create a separate measuring system for a duplex? An auxiliary meter breaks out the water usage between 2 units based on their individual use of water. The pu...
Travis Moe
Inspection Ends 11/26 - Need Help/Advice in FL
BP Community - I'm in contract on a SFR in Jacksonville, FL. I'm a little stuck and need advice on best course of action. Situation: The water and power are shut off at the property (it's an REO held by a private lend...
Ivan Burley
Hard lesson learned!
Well as I recently posted I purchased my first property not to long ago. I have completed all of the renovations and was ready to find tenants. All of the sudden Nashville is hit with the blistering cold that af...