I'm purchasing a 40 unit apartment building (2 buildings of 20 units each).  Each building has only one water meter.  The current owner pays all water, which runs at $1500-2000/mo.  RUBS for gas, all separately metere...

Hey BP! I was wondering if anyone in the Des Moines or surrounding area is using the Ratio Utilities Billing System (RUBS) for billing out utilities.  If so are you using a company to administer the service or are yo...

Hi BP!I have a hot water gas boiler heating system that causes me problems every winter.  About once a month I get a phone call that the heat isn't working correctly, not reaching the desired temperature.  My solution...

Greetings all,Just getting started in making Real Estate my living, but not new to owning property, being a landlord, or dealing with problems. I will share some of my own stories later, but for this post I wanted to...

Hi Everyone!A bit about me - I recently purchased my first home in June, and am now currently house hacking that property. This, along with my sister's background in real estate with 9~ units, got me excited to start ...

Hello!My Duplex currently has 1 gas tank WH serving both units.  Owner paying for water AND gas.  I'm trying to cut costs and looking for best solution.Is it possible to wire an electric WH to both units?  I don't bel...

I am currently rehabbing a duplex property and have a decision to make regarding the yards. They are not properly graded and often collect water during heavy rains (S. Louisiana). The property is not in danger of floo...

We are moving to a rental property in Seattle next month and the lease is already signed. After signing we mentioned using a portable dishwasher and the PM said it wouldn't work because the outlets aren't grounded.  I...

Just did my second on line Notary as seller..  This is a nice service .  I understand most East coast and mid west sellers and buyers insist on going to the closing office and sitting around a table.. I NEVER ever go ...

Hi everyone. I got another multi a month ago (4 units).So I new the foundation needs some repairs wich fixed it.So after that they checked the plumbing system in order to be able to provide me a WARRANTY. They came up...