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No Zillow rental listings say who pays which utilities...
I've never rented a house, only apartments before I bought my first and only house.Is it so commonly known who pays which utilities that landlords don't bother listing that detail? Is there some other reason?Who typic...
Michael Brown
Are RUBs (Rational Utility Billing) Legel In Newark, NJ?
I am looking to pick up some apartment buildings in Newark, NJ and would like to immediately re-position each building by managing the expense side. Does anyone know if RUBs are legal in Newark, NJ? And If does anyone...
Cheryl Butler
Fear of being stuck with an enormous utility bill
I am looking at a duplex, and according to the leases the landlord pays for the water. The water is billed quarterly, and I am afraid that if there is a leak somewhere I won't know until I receive an enormous water bi...
Brandon Capelle
Billing city utilities (garbage sewer/water) back to tenants?
I own a duplex in Minneapolis, MN and would like to charge the city utilities back to the tenants. Water/sewer isn't metered separately for each unit and the garbage fee is lumped in on the same invoice. Anyone have a...
Courtney Fricke
City Utilities vs Private Well/Septic for a Rental
My goal is to soon house hack a small multi-family. One of my original preferences is for there to be city utilities instead of private. After analyzing a handful of properties I am already seeing that this preference...
Matthew Perry
Cities that put liens against landlords for tenants utilities
I recently read the article defended below about how a city back east is putting liens against landlords for tenants unpaid bills. Is this a common thing outside of Arizona? Do you know any other cities that do this? ...
Amanda McAndrews
Questions about getting utilities on for HUD home inspection
I am getting a FHA loan 203(b) for a HUD house. I was told by realtor that I need to get gas, water and electric on for inspection. My questions are:
Do I have to give my social security number to get them turned ...
Jon Ostojic
How are utilities billed in a small apartment building?
I'm considering doing 1031s out of a few SFH on the west coast and purchasing some small apartment buildings. In researching different markets I find deals like this:http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/5175-Warrensville-Ce...
Mahauijue Mack
Looking to purchase investment property and utilize BRRRR method
I’ve recently house hacked my first duplex In October!! I was told I could utilize this same strategy once I have lived in the property for a year, move out and purchase another property with owner occupied financing....
Charlotte Dunford
Cost to switch from treatment plant to public utilities
Is there any way to switch from treatment plans to public utilities? Has anyone ever done it? Can you please share how you did it? Thanks.