Tyrel Ferris
Tenants vs Owner paying for heating oil
We have detached 4 Plex in Alaska. We purchased the beginning of the year. The leases are month to month, and it included heating oil when we bought the property. How can we go about having the tenants pay for their o...
Nick Grewe
Should I separate the 2 unit utilities?
Should I separate the water and electrical meters that are shared between 2 units? I feel like in the long run it would be beneficial because I wouldnt have to worry about paying the utilities and I could lower the li...
Grant Gibney
Utility Escalation Clauses
I own a duplex where I pay all the utilities for the tenants. Each unit rents for $700, but I added $175 "utility charge" each month making total monthly rent $875. Historically, total utility costs have been right ar...
Tyler Davis
Splitting out utilities for duplex & garage
I recently just purchased a duplex that has a garage in the back.
Both units are rented and the garage is rented to the neighbor. The first floors electric is tied into the garage, and I'm looking to put the utiliti...
N Miller
Insurance in California - Much More Difficult Process This Year
We own 23 single-family homes in the area. All of the homes are located in working-class neighborhoods and we are fortunate to always have them filled at 100% occupancy. We have owned most of the homes since 2009 / ...
Jerry A.
Sub Metering Solutions
Good Day!Does anyone know of a company that can sub meter Gas and Water in the Chicago area?Thank you!
David T.
Long-term lease rent reduction
A tenant of mine expressed her desire to sign a 5-year rental agreement/renewal. She has been a good tenant for a year. She is also asking for the rent to be reduced.
Is there a guide on how much the rent should be r...
Ardel Alegre
Sub-metering for water on mulifamily
Just got under contract for my first investment property! The property does not come with submetering for water. Is it best to install a submeter, and how much does that usually cost? I also read somewhere that there ...
Account Closed
Start charging water to tenants
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...
Marc Littmann
The Fair Tax
This is my first forum question, so thought I'd start out with something light, such as tax reform. I just re-read "The Fair Tax Book" by Neil Boortz and former Congressman Hal Linder. Has anyone read this book y...