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I have been checking into this idea - find vacant land, determine it's general suitability, find developer and sign the option to lease. I found there's not too much people talking about this idea here so I want to op...
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Ok so I've been doing some research and finally found a property, a short sale for just over half of the assessed value. My question is what are people doing with duplexes that only have one HVAC and one hot water uni...
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I have a studio attached to my home that I rent to a young couple. They have been living there 4 months and the electricity bill has gone up 200%. I know it's summer, so we use more, but since they have moved in they ...
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I am watching an episode of "The Office" where Dwight now owns the building that the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin. One of the running jokes is that Dwight has installed motion sensor lights in the the office in o...
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If you came across a great listing that was updated inside and out but had solar panels with a 20 year contract or ($20k lean) attached to the property, how would you handle it?A couple of caveats. 1. The only way for...
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I am currently looking purchasing my first multifamily. Quadplex. Other than mortgage payment, taxes, water, sewer, trash, grass mowing. What am I missing? Also the electric water heater for coin operated washer a...
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Hi all,
I’m fairly new here and to real estate, so far bought 3 places one a duplex ready to go and 2 renovations from auction. I’m just about done with he first renovation, its a single family home with an apartment ...
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I recently purchased a duplex in MN and am wondering how billing for electricity (without separate meters) can be accomplished? I have all utilities in my name but would like to add a fee each month added to the rent ...
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Hello BP!Has anyone had the gas and eletric turned off 24 hours before a new tenant moved in to keep them from "forgetting" to switch it over into their name? What has been your experience?
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Hello everyone, I recently purchased a townhome in San Diego and several of my neighbors have installed solar panels on their roofs. I'm curious to see if anyone here has installed solar panels and if buyers are willi...