I currently have a contract accepted on a foreclosed property and the inspection revealed the gas meter as well as the water meter have been removed.  Could this be theft or maybe the gas and water companies have remo...

I am in the process of rehabbing a vacant apartment that I just acquired. Before anyone moves in, are there any things I should be proactive and check/replace, etc. I am a first time landlord and hope to get some tips...

I'm looking at a house which has well water only. I'm clueless as to what to look for, questions to ask, pros cons? The house was built in 1955, block home and per the owner they had a new well put in which cost 6K (p...

What does "land does not perk mean" on a piece of vacant land?

I could use some comparison numbers for a 10 unit apartment my partners and I are considering buying. What are your utilities in Canton Ohio for apartment buildings? I was given two conflicting numbers for water and s...

Note to everyone, listen to BP podcast #168 guest starring Cameron Skinner.

I had shifted my research a couple months ago to lots/land for development opposed to battling the red hot North Texas market for deals. Ke...

The electric is on, but we are having a lot of trouble getting the bank to call and turn the water on for the inspection. The bank is very disorganized, and realtor has been trying for 2 weeks now to get them to do it...

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I was wondering if any landlord has put a maximum cap on a tenants water usage? For example, if the water bill comes in at over $75/month the tenant is responsible for anything over the $75. So if the bil...

Hi All,I wanted to get a feed started regarding opinions on the pros and cons of taking a multifamily building, in my case 4 units, that is currently on one water line and separating each individual unit.  The current...

Hi BP, I own a duplex in PA and recently upgraded the hot water system from a single oil fueled system to a duel electric hot water heater system. The two hot water heaters have been installed and the second meter wi...