I remember it was last January of 2018. I got the call… My handyman calls to let me know that one of our vacant properties that we were rehabbing at the time had the pipes burst. I was both frightened yet calm. I knew...

Hey Everyone, I have pre-approval letters on a duplex and a triplex, and on the triplex, the owner pays all the utilities. The triplex is listed for $95,000 and brings in $2500/,month in rent, while the duplex is list...

Heating bills have been rising a lot,  I would like to bill tenants for heat going forward.
Has anybody billed tenants for heat when using a central boiler run on natural gas that heats all apartments ?Let's say 12 a...

So I just closed on my first investment property!
It has been a crazy experience so far and I'm sure it won't stop here.
-Luckily each unit has their own oil tank- What I was thinking about doing was filling it up b...

Has anyone had experience with having no heat or hot water in a building?We have a natural gas system and the pump broke yesterday. We had the guy come service it but the part won't be in till tomorrow. We live in Mai...

We are looking for deals, but the question comes: should tenants pay for utilities: mainly electric & heating oil or would you have the expenses calculated in the monthly rent? We bounced this back an forth but ne...

Hi All,
I thank everyone in advance for their feedback. I own a three family in Portland, Maine. Just as a forward, I have read through the other forums on this topic (specific to Maine) and would still appreciate s...

I live on one side of a duplex while I get the second side ready to rent out. I have one water meter, one gas meter, and two separate breaker boxes. I plan to make the tenant pay for electricity since the bills are al...

Need some collective advice/recommendations. Appreciate any and all help!
Closed on 5 unit house with efficiency/1BR (7 occupants) last week. Currently all units are ~$50-75 below market in the zip code with water,...

I just launched an STR in December with a pool and spa that each have a gas heater. It's my first time owning a pool and spa and now I'm getting hit with huge gas bills. I'm not heating the pool this time of year but ...