Laura B.
NYC hot water utility cost
Does anyone have an idea of how much hot water would average for a 3 bedroom (3 tenant) apartment in Brooklyn, NY? I have clients renting an apartment that the landlord just confirmed he does NOT pay for hot water,...
Cassie Villela
True Submeter (water submetering company) for triplex?
Hello! Just wondering if anyone has firsthand experience with True Submeter (www.truesubmeter.com). I manage a triplex and would love to submeter the water, but the HOA prevents us from doing it through the water comp...
Shannon Brill
Use Ratio Utility Billing System for gas??
Hello BP! I currently own a duplex and have a question regarding using RUBS for gas usage. RUBS is already in place for water, but here's the issue with gas -- both units use gas heat (equal sqft), however only one ...
Brandon Malone
No water for for inspection, should I move forward?
I need your input for my sanity. I have a property I'm looking to purchase that was built in 1992, a townhouse about 1,950 sqft. It's a foreclosure. Value 600k, Bank has accepted 515k with 15k Seller Assist. 5 propert...
Adam Jaggers
Remote Water Leak Detection Systems for Properties?
I've been investing for a few years now but have been in tech even longer. Early on in my investing journey I experienced a ton of water damage because of water leaks in places that often goes unnoticed under sinks, i...
Emilio Basa
Gas and water expenses for duplex
Hi everyone,Quick question. I have a duplex with one furnace and one water heater. I don't charge my tenants for heat or water and during the winter months it really starts to add up. Do you pay for gas and water at y...
Jay S.
Toledo property : Water and Gas meters
Hi fellow members,I have a duplex in Toledo, Ohio which has 3 WATER meters and 3 GAS meters: one for each unit and 1 for OWNER. The main GAS meter is used for FURNACE and because it's on owner's name, my tenants will ...
Chris Good
Adding Value and Controlling Costs
In a softer rental market like we seem to be in now, it becomes much more important to focus on the boring fundamentals like controlling expenses. One of the ways we have been doing that in our multifamily properties ...
Joey Batliner
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Properties Essential Systems
Boiler System:
How it works: heats water to produce steam for heating and hot water
What it does: provides heat and hot water for a household or building
What can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, press...
Cleo Bucceri
Cleveland, Ohio- water/sewer
single family home, so only one water meter, in Cleveland Ohio, new at renting- was planning on having tenant pay all utilities including water/sewer- if I keep the water/sewer in LL name- can I have the tenants still...