Adity Pore
No leaks, yet high water bill
We are two people staying at a rental property in Texas for 15 months now. On an average our water consumption is about 3000 gallons a month. Since the last 4 months we have been getting absurd amount of water bills. ...
Victor Moreno
Alright my BiggerPockets family I need advice
So I put in my offer for a house the seller was asking for 49k but I brought it down to 41k got an inspection done on the house and come to find out the house runs in well water not city water negotiated the price and...
Laura B.
NYC hot water utility cost
Does anyone have an idea of how much hot water would average for a 3 bedroom (3 tenant) apartment in Brooklyn, NY? I have clients renting an apartment that the landlord just confirmed he does NOT pay for hot water,...
Account Closed
Water, water everywhere....
Hello again,My question this time is- if water quality should be an issue when investing in property? The reason I'm asking is that I have read that in Adrian, MI they have a problem with the water. I know that in ...
Francisco Milan
How Do You Keep Your Utilities Down ?
How do you guys keep your utilities cost down ? Do you just write in the lease agreement tenant to keep AC unit at a certain temperature ? Do you use solar panels ? Smart electronics like NEST etc? I am trying to find...
Mike C.
Best type of heating for new construction?
What would be the most cost effective and efficient heating to install in a fourplex? (Two floors, slab foundation)Electric and gas are available. Electric is ~$0.12-14 per kWh Gas is ~$9 perMCFLocation: Western PA
Tom R.
leaky water line from swamp cooler reveals leaky roof
I am in the process of buying a house which needs a lot of mostly cosmetic repair. I am purchasing the house as is and below appraisal value. One of the problems it has is water damage from a leaky swamp cooler. The s...
Christian Beebe
Here's a Puzzle for Everyone, see who can figure it out
So we have a ten unit complex and have owned it for four years. It's a great solid building but the main issue has always come down to water usage. In the last two years, during the same winter months of Nov/dec/jan...
Daniel Mendez
DFW Holding Cost: How do you determine them?
Good evening BP members,For those of you who fix and flip in the DFW area, how do you calculate or determine how much your holding costs will be?What would be a good way to understand the average electricity bill, wat...
James G.
For a Duplex does the landlord pay for water, sewer, and trash?
I received a bill for $1,300 from the sewer company, basically all of my cash flow. Is it common practice for the landlord to handle this? The units are not individually metered. Could I charge a set amount per month ...