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Can anyone give my a good rule of thumb what the expense ratio should be for apt buildings? Thanks
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I'm looking into a 17 unit apt complex where presently the owner pays the gas bill. Needless to say, the winter months are killer..
I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about submetering gas for an apt build...
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I have a 16 unit apartment complex. All are 3BR 3BA. I am thinking of changing the interior doors to smart locks and renting each room out. I will start with one building at a time. I am wondering if anyone has experi...
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Hello, I have a 7-unit apartment complex and currently the water and sewage are not sub-metered per unit, we get one bill for the whole building without a breakdown. Can I legally require each tenant to pay for a shar...
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Was thinking of offering an apartment to handyman type and offer him discount in exchange for being an on-site super for handling any "handyman" type of jobs (i.e. painting, install carpet). What sort of % discount...
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I think I found a good deal! There's a 41 unit apartment complex in Eden, NC (close to Greensboro) 31 of the 41 units are currently rented. The other units are being renovated. 39 of the 41 units are 1 bed/1 bath,...
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If one has the capital to go straight into MFH, is there any reason not to? Obviously, with no experience one would really need some good mentor hand holding, but I'm seeing some properties within reach that seem lik...
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The world of real estate investment is complex and ever-changing. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, however, the way real estate investors approach investment opportunities is undergoing a ra...
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Hello BP,I have a duplex in Washington State (Spokane City/County) with inherited tenants. In one lease, it states the landlord will pay up to $100/month for water & garbage specifically. In the other lease, it ...
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If you own or have invested in an apartment complex, are you familiar with cost segregation? If not, you could be missing out on thousands or even millions of dollars (depending on your property) in tax savings!
Owni...