Harrison Liggett
Pro rating utility bills in multi-unit buildings?
Hey BP!Out of all the headaches that come with property management, this is one at the top of the list. Most property management tools come with a RUBS calculator but the split NEVER accounts for tenant move in date. ...
Carlos Lez
Need help with RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System)
Dear Colleagues,I need help with a spreadsheet or some calculator for distributing utility bills among tenants in my 8 unit building This is an old victorian multifam and there is just no way to sub meter these units....
Rob Jones
PM Company Making me Pay the Utility Bill
Hello BP,I'm in a situation that I'd like to hear from other owners on. The PM company I use placed a tenant in one of my properties with a lease start date of May 1st, 2019. The PM company told me everything checke...
Matt Gilroy
How would you break down this utility bill?
Hello BP,I have a duplex in Washington State (Spokane City/County) with inherited tenants. In one lease, it states the landlord will pay up to $100/month for water & garbage specifically. In the other lease, it ...
Tosin Oluwatoye
Switching utility bills to tenant upon new purchase.
I am currently considering a 10 unit (5 duplexes) purchase where the current landlord is responsible for all utility bills and does not have a cap on usage written into any of the leases. Fortunately all 10 units hav...
Shane Woodman
Tenant asking me to cover high utility bill
I have a utility bill question. My tenants are required to pay their electric bills. However, my HVAC unit needed a part so the tenants ran on emergency heat for 12 days. This has the unit run off the main power sourc...
Kellan P.
Requesting utility bills and proof of rental income?
Hey guys, Does anybody have a process they follow to gather specific income/expense numbers when searching for an investment property? I need proof of the utility bills and previous rental income, otherwise I'm just t...
Alex Tanyi
Advice: Potential unpaid utility bill & property inspection
Seeking advice from seasoned professionals here. After parting ways with a property management company for not meeting expectations, I took control of four properties, retaining the existing tenants. I had them sign a...
Warren L.
Separate the utilities bills after a purchase (RUBS)
Hi guys, I have a quick question about separating the utilities after acquiring a new property. I bought a 6 family recently in Jersey City and the tenants are on a month to month lease. I'm planning to sign new le...
Lauryn Meadows
Utility Bills Staying with Real Estate after Closing
Hey all! I have a question. I closed on a flip property last week in Flatwoods, KY. We did purchase title insurance at closing, and no liens on the property. I've called the city of Flatwoods utility to turn on water ...