Eric Carr
Los Angeles RSO to raise 12 mont rent increases to 4%
Los Angeles RSO rent increases follow the Consumer Price Index. Almost every years since 1993, the allowable increase has been 3% (4% for anyone paying utilities). Starting in July, LA RSO is expected to approve a 4%...
Samuel Lee
Submeter Gas, Electric, Water in NC
I have a multiunit property (8 units) in NC with central water, gas, electric. Does any one know a ballpark figure to separate meters for each utility? I want to find a way for tenants to pay the utilities.Thanks,Sam
Alex Houser
Solar Panels to offset cost of Electric Heat?
Hey everyone,Does anyone have any experience installing solar panels on a rental property to offset the cost of electricity? I currently own a "house-hacked" duplex where my wife and I live on the first floor and the ...
Andrew Clark
Limiting Stove And Oven Use - Tenants using it to heat house
I have a handful of rooming houses with a very interesting clientele. Now that it is getting colder, tenants have started using the stove top and ovens to heat the house.
I've had more than one $400+ bill (with only...
Peter Morgan
Tenant running AC at 61F outside temperature
Hello,The weather outside my rental unit is 61F and my tenant has already started running his centralized AC perhaps he thinks we have already hit the summer. Is this normal? I am bit worried there may be adverse effe...
Deb Merrill
Best heating to install for a total rehab in Northeast
Working on a rehab to the studs if a 2 family in a high end tourist destination. The current heating system is natural gas with old cast iron hydronic radiators. I can easily add ducts since the ceilings and walls ha...
Scheherazarde Roddie
Help Estimate Rehab/Deal Analysis
Hi, How do I give an estimate to a seller if I can't get a contractor out within a certain timeframe and I don't have the exact measurements for certain things? Current issues: - potential roof penetration-plumbing do...
Nicole A.
Section 8 and utilities
I did a search for my particular question, but did not quite come up with an answer.
I currently have a vacancy and just received a voicemail from a lady on Section 8 who visited the property this past weeken...
Shain Ismailovski
Tenant Running Up Water Bill
I have a tenant that is currently running up their water bill to an absurd degree (Hot water is something I am responsible for). My last water bill was $1300 (It's never been more than $300 before bringing these tenan...
Terence Purcell
Shared hot water heaters
I'm looking for more efficient solutions for shared hot water heaters in a multi-family property. I currently have 3 x 50 gallon tank heaters shared among 6 units - and I pay for water and electricity for the hot wate...