I don't see this discussed here a lot, so I figured I'd share my experience. Using an FHA loan, I recently acquired a duplex (2/1, 850 sqft on each side) in 78745 in south Austin to house hack. The FHA prevents me fro...

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?

I recently saw on a MLS listing "All residents will be enrolled in the Utility & Maintenance Reduction Program at an additional fee of $20.00 per month"Anybody any idea how this program work or what is it?

Hey BP,I am in the process of buying my first rental property and it is a triplex in upstate New York. Prior to making an offer, I've discovered that the current landlord pays for utilities for current tenants. The te...

Hey everyone,
I am currently under contract for my first rental property. My inspector suggested I insulate the crawl space of the home as it is where the furnace is located; however, it is an older (but functional) u...

Hi BP family, 
I just acquired my first rental property and the utilities need to be under my name or the PM company. However, the PM company charges at 10% markup fee while paying these utilities during vacancy. I w...

I have two of my homes that are configured so I am responsible for utilities. Is there any thermostat I can purchase that is lockable or I can program to keep the temperature within a certain range? 

I work for a property management company with about ~350 residential and commercial units in Norfolk, NE. We have a select few tenants who refuse to set up the utilities in their name, but have been reimbursing us for...

Did you begin your journey as a wholesaler by creating a website for credibility? 

Hi all! I have a rental property with a tenant who is up to date on rent at this point. However, he has been demonstrating concerning behavior and I have been told he is currently in a mental health facility. I had be...