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Can someone please tell me do utilities go in 50%?Example if someone is renting duplex for 800 inclusive each unit, so do I count my monthly cash flow 1600/2 minus mortgage or do you count after you pay utilities. Let...
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Looking for some advice on a duplex I am evaluating. It is a great deal on paper, but the utilities are not separated out. It is an up and down duplex in a 1915 house so I suspect separating them out would be costl...
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I am getting ready to rent out my first house (it's my dad's house, he's in a dementia facility now). One basic question that I have: what, exactly happens with the utility bills once a renter moves in; do I change t...
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Looking to buy first multi-unit building. Existing tenants in place. Currently seller is paying majority of utilities (including cable). Based on my analysis this is killing cash flow and ROI. What options do I have i...
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For a roommate situation with a tenant...
How would you handle utilities?
Set a "flat bills paid rate" rent that includes all utilities?
Have a lower rate of rent, then split the utilities by number of occupants?
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I think I may have found a way for multifamily investors, property
managers, and apartment complex investors to capitalize on their
tenant's monthly utility bills such as internet, electricity, phone,
etc... Loo...
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Hey BP community, helping a buddy of mine analyze properties in Lafayette, LA. Does anyone have the estimates for the following utilities: Sewer, water, and Trash. Also, I read that the average for property insurance ...
Hello Louisville BP Community,I'm currently analyzing a six unit (all 1 bedrooms) multifamily property in the South End. According to Redfin, the owner pays water, trash, and sewer. The tenant pays gas and electric. A...
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I bought one property which I am rehabbing in Baltimore. The property was bought under a business name (LLC). In order for me to turn on the electric, gas, water..temporary until the property is rented. Shall I keep t...
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Hi! Newbie landlord in Wisconsin here. My husband and I are currently getting tenants in for our first duplex. The duplex currently only has 1 meter for utilities.
How do I go about charging the tenants for thei...