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Lee V. How to separate utilities between tenants??? Need help please
28 January 2022 | 68 replies

I own a triplex. I live in the main house up front which has its own water and electric meter. I have two small homes in the back that share a water and electric meter. How do I handle utilities for these homes since ...

Adrien Gael Utilities left in empty house. Buyers agent did not turn off AC ?
26 August 2019 | 5 replies

Hello.
Do you know how much an empty house (All electric) costs per month with the main switch board turned off ?
The house in question is 2200 sq ft all electric. In Georgia
My bill is 185 $ !! Do you know what th...

Tony Kogan Leasing a room
4 September 2016 | 4 replies

Hi BP,I am planning to lease out a separate room in the house with its private entrance, kitchenette, bathroom and separate thermostat. The room has  individual outside AC unit. However there is only one meter for the...

Patrick Hall Analyzing / Estimating Utility Costs
6 August 2018 | 2 replies

Ok.....basic question - how do you analyze utes for rentals? Garbage, water/sewer, heat for boilers (multi family), etc?  Are SFR's different that duplexes, multifamily.  Thanks in advance for any help.Patrick

Anthony Palmiotto 8 Unit Deal Analysis
5 August 2013 | 9 replies

I have a deal that I would like some feedback on. This 8 unit is located in a very safe town. However, unemployment here is about 2.5 points higher than the state average. Also, the population here is growing at 14% p...

Jamie Montpellier Paying your tenants water arrears... Fair?
1 August 2014 | 11 replies

So I received my weekly mail this morning through that convenient slot in my door and curiosity made me go pick up that envelope and in that formal letterhead I saw the utilities' company's name in bold letters.  Sure...

S. Perry Utilities, specifically water
1 March 2013 | 5 replies

In the process of getting a SFH ready for rent. Property sits on over 2 acres, with a portion of it zoned commercial and 2 buildings on it that we will maintain use of. Separate drives to the home and buildings. Unles...

Danielle Thompson Tracking water for duplex with one meter
23 July 2019 | 7 replies

We have a duplex and are working to make it legal. The city doesn’t require us to have two water meters but we’d like to track it some way so we can charge tenants based on their usage if possible instead of a50/50 sp...

Akeim Fin Adding Fees to a lease Providence Rhode Island
4 April 2019 | 3 replies

TLDR: How do I charge for washer dryer hookup giving myself max flexibility? I have a gorgeous 3bd 1 bath that I have been struggling to fill. Currently there is no laundry and no pets. I am considering adding a washe...

Allende Hernandez Need suggestions on how to handle utility costs for house with "efficiencies"
20 October 2024 | 8 replies

Good afternoon fellow investors,I just closed on my first rental property, which consists of a main house with 3 attached smaller units (efficiencies) - this is very normal in this area- , everything is on one meter.T...