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Michael Tempel Ways to Reduce Electric, Water and Gas Usage on a Property - Multifamily
28 November 2014 | 4 replies

I have spent a lot of time on this area in the last few years.   We manage larger apartment communities that range from C to A class market rate apartment or mixed use buildings with most properties being over 50 unit...

Nate Anderson 5 Utility Considerations Every Multifamily Investor Should Know
22 June 2020 | 0 replies

An often overlook discussion of multifamily investing are utilities. While the topic may not be top of mind among most investors having a plan reading them could mean the difference between added income or incurring u...

Jason Powell Looking at property with section 8
19 November 2020 | 8 replies

I am looking at a property that about half of the tenants are section 8, they do not pay utilities, the other half pay utilities. I cannot make the numbers, for purchasing, work if I don't have the section 8 tenants p...

Ernie Beiler Who pays utilities in rental units?
16 April 2012 | 17 replies

I am in my first year of real estate and have wholesaled 1 property & recently finished a fix & flip project that is scheduled to close next week. I recently bought half a duplex and am considering keeping thi...

Brandon Metz Utilities keeping costs down
9 February 2020 | 5 replies

Good morning everyone,
     I was just searching to see if anyone has any tips to help keep utility costs down. I already had a buddy replace all high light bulbs in a 3 bedroom home and his last 2 electric bills wer...

Heidi Ann Faller Negative AGI from rental properties - how to carryforward and use
19 March 2024 | 5 replies

In 2021 I had overall negative AGI on my personal return due to losses on rental properties. I had no tax liability in 2022 and now here in 2023 I do. How/ where do I utilize that prior loss? Is it an NOL on Schedule ...

Julio Gonzalez Smart Strategies for Selling Your Investment Property
25 November 2024 | 0 replies

Selling an investment property can feel like a double-edged sword. While it's exciting to cash in on a successful investment, the looming capital gains taxes can significantly cut into your profits. For savvy investor...

John Berekoff Increase ROI with Solar Power?
1 April 2019 | 5 replies

So I had this idea the other day and wanted to know what others thought. If you place solar panels on a property of yours, and pay them off (or buy them outright) so that all of the energy savings coming from them are...

Sebastian Roy seperating utilities on a single family
24 September 2022 | 2 replies

Hello everyone,
I'm currently analyzing a single family house hack which I'm planning on renting the basement as a seperate unit and I'm wondering if how to bill the utilities once I move out and both units are rente...

Julio Gonzalez Best Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors
12 January 2024 | 10 replies

Unfortunately, the tax code can be a burden for those who don’t understand it. But the good news is that if you find a great CPA to work with, they can utilize tax optimization strategies that help save you money. Ins...