Start charging water to tenants, the bill has gone very high lately so I am thinking about charging water after I renew the lease flat small fee so they are aware about consumption and be mindful. why should I pay for...

For those of you who were around then, what was it like to be a cash-flow investor in Phoenix in the last recession? There were plenty of stories of house-flippers losing a ton, but was it that bad for people with mor...

I'm renewing the leases for a duplex that has 2 units: upstairs (3 bedroom, 3 people) and basement (2 bedroom, 2 people + 3 pets). There is one meter for both units. The strategy I have been using as recommended by my...

Hi y'all
Recently purchased my first multi-family home last month with my sister and are looking for renters at this time.  I am trying to get some information from experienced landlords how they have split up utilit...

Hi,I own a property with 2 cottages on the same electric meter that I pay the bill on. When i renewer the leases I changed it so they would be responsible for their own electric bill (they have been abusing it with sp...

I was wondering if anyone had a better insight on this issue. We have a deal with the owners that anything over $200 per month on utilities the tenants pay. So if there's 3 tenants in the unit and the utility bill is ...

I plan on renting out the rooms in my property. Is it best to include the utilities in the rent or split them between the tenants? 

Hey BP.
I am currently looking to move from NY to Louisville. I read on the landlord-tenant laws that the landlord is in charge of paying the utilities. That is around 350 a month. From my understanding, some tenants...

Hello people of BiggerPockets, For the investors that have rented to students, have you noticed it's easier to rent a 1bed/1bath type room better than 2 students sharing the same bathroom? (Even if the price is lower)...