I own a house in Belleville NJ that has a boiler heating. The boiler recently broke and I need to change it, the question is would it be worth it to change the entire system from Radiator/Boiler system to HVAC and how...

This is a debate that occurs often in the 50% rule.
Some argue that with owner paid utilities, your expense ratio could very well be much higher than the average 50% while others argue that the rental rate increase fo...

I do not include utilities with my rentals as I find it easier to manage and less risk if prices go up or if there is excess usage. However, most rentals in my area include all utilities in their rent. Do they know so...

DPW Requests Hearing to ReviewWater/Sewer Rate Adjustments, New Rate StructureMinimum Billing Out, Monthly Billing In The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is proposing a three-year package of single-di...

We (me and my partner) bought our first property in Cleveland, Ohio last January from one of the advertisements in BiggerPockets. It came with a tenant. The real estate agent or the property manager (we inherited from...

I live in Atlanta where they can put a lien on your property for the water bill. However, I didn't think I would be responsible if the account was in the tenant's name. Tenant left and never notified me. I just found ...

It seems like a no-brainer to have your tenants pay for the utilities, right?Why would you (as a landlord) ever consider picking up the bill?

A little over a year ago I bought a triplex in Chelsea with 2 tenants in place. I've poured a lot of money into repairs because previous landlord didn't take care of anything, then I put in a 3rd tenant. I've been luc...

I am a new multi family homeowner in Worcester - the Greendale Area. Young woman, bought this house on my own. I live on the first floor and hoping to rent out the 2nd floor. The renovations ended up being a lot more ...