Mike Lin
Should I legalize my in-law unit in SF?
I'm doing some renovations in my single-family house and have the opportunity to convert to two units if I want to. My architect warned me that it's difficult to undo this decision. Because they city wants more housin...
Michael Spindler
Buy/Rezone/Divide Raw Land - Suggested Reading and Guidance
Hi BP,
Regarding raw land - zoned AG. Does anyone on this site have experience with buying, rezoning and dividing land for residential SFRs/MFRs (2-4)?
Before buying, is it wise to speak with a lawyer specializing ...
Erasmo Alvarenga
1031 Exchanges in Massachusetts
Greetings everyone. I’m looking to get educated on 1031 Exchanges in Massachusetts. I want to know it all, everything from the basics to the advanced teachings about the subject. Can’t anyone help ?
Nick Grewe
Should I separate the 2 unit utilities?
Should I separate the water and electrical meters that are shared between 2 units? I feel like in the long run it would be beneficial because I wouldnt have to worry about paying the utilities and I could lower the li...
Grant Gibney
Utility Escalation Clauses
I own a duplex where I pay all the utilities for the tenants. Each unit rents for $700, but I added $175 "utility charge" each month making total monthly rent $875. Historically, total utility costs have been right ar...
Tyler Davis
Splitting out utilities for duplex & garage
I recently just purchased a duplex that has a garage in the back.
Both units are rented and the garage is rented to the neighbor. The first floors electric is tied into the garage, and I'm looking to put the utiliti...
Mike Heth
First time poster, trying to narrow down first purchase details
Hey everyone! Just want to say thanks to all who contribute to this wonderful asset we call bigger pockets. I'm a SSgt in the USAF, trying to get started in the RE game. I'm going in with one of the lower risk star...
Tyrel Ferris
Tenants vs Owner paying for heating oil
We have detached 4 Plex in Alaska. We purchased the beginning of the year. The leases are month to month, and it included heating oil when we bought the property. How can we go about having the tenants pay for their o...
Jerry A.
Sub Metering Solutions
Good Day!Does anyone know of a company that can sub meter Gas and Water in the Chicago area?Thank you!
Ardel Alegre
Sub-metering for water on mulifamily
Just got under contract for my first investment property! The property does not come with submetering for water. Is it best to install a submeter, and how much does that usually cost? I also read somewhere that there ...