Hey guys, pretty basic question here: should I include utilities in the rent? Not only should I do it, but does the rent someone sees listed on Zillow, realtor, etc. include the utilities? When estimating a property I...

New landlord wants to know what utilities he should opt to pay for, if any at all. I have seen it go either way. Tenant pays ALL utilities, or Landlord pays water and sewer. Thanks in advance for any help!!

Hi this is a question for a home owner. We currently live in a 1600 sq ft single detached home with basement  with a 225 sq ft family room built on a slab  on the side of the house which was added before we bought the...

Hello, I am a homeowner in Sacramento, CA looking to purchase a second home. I am currently analyzing deals and I am unsure how to figure out utilities for expenses. Can someone share what they use to figure theirs ou...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $317,000

Cash invested: $90,000

I am currently converting a single family home to a legal duplex while remod...

Hello,I finally jumped into real estate investing last year and it's been exciting! For no prior experience I feel like my first deal has been going ok :) I currently own and live in a SFH while renting out three of t...

So I'm estimating expenses and trying to figure out the 50% rule.  I'm an experienced flipper, but moving to buy and hold.  I understand the need for CAPEX reserves (5% of GOI) and property management (8% GOI), taxes,...

Hi BP,I wanted to hear your take when it comes to charging tenants for utilities. The property is a single family home which I have turned into a duplex by splitting up the top floor and bottom floor by using a lock o...

TL;DR: How do we charge for utilities? Do we fold them into the rent price? Is this a sign that we should walk?Problem: My wife and I are considering purchasing our first rental property: a top/bottom duplex. Our real...

Hello BP community! This is my first time posting so I apologize if I leave anything out. I have only owned 2 single family income homes. I have never bought a 4-plex so I am really feeling out of my element. Also, I ...