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Ben Feder How do you estimate regular expenses on multifamily properties?
15 November 2019 | 10 replies

When buying MF (residential and commercial), how do you estimate utility costs, capital expenditures, etc. before you even know the market prices? Or how do you find out the market prices for these different expenditu...

Jonathan Bluth Expenses for rental properties
23 July 2018 | 1 reply

I am brand new to real estate and have some questions. - How do I find specific utility costs for my area so I can properly analyze deals? - What utilities are needed? Are these paid by me through the tenants monthly ...

Robin Secord Owner paid utilities (rent all inclusive) - Raising rents after we purchase to cover utilities - Should we steer clear or is there opportunity???
20 July 2015 | 6 replies

Hi BP Community!In looking at several multifamily properties, I am seeing some that don't have separate meters & the units are rent inclusive.  The problem though, is that the current "all inclusive" rents being p...

Nicholas Negreiros How does one know who will pay for utilities?
31 May 2021 | 4 replies

I’m just starting my real estate journey and I have this burning question that I can’t figure out.
How do you know or decide whether you or the tenant will pay the utilities (water/sewage, electricity, gas, garbage)?...

Gregory Schwartz Solar Panels on Multifamily
16 December 2018 | 10 replies

I know submetering is a commonly used method to lower cost and increase NOI on apartment buildings. Is anyone using solar panels for a similar effect? I'd be interested in anyone who has successfully used solar panels...

Christopher Fickess Are solar panels beneficial on rental properties in okc?
26 April 2022 | 8 replies

Are solar panels beneficial on rental properties in oklahoma. We have a 26% tax rebate on the value of the panels. Do renters care about solar benefits, and can you charge more rent to offset the cost of the panels?

Cody Kennon How could I increase my credit score?
29 March 2023 | 6 replies

My credit score is stuck at 670. I have a $2k limit and only spend $75/month. It’s on autopay as well.How can I increase this? 

Travis Bohling Best Practices for MTR; Utilities, and Furnishings
14 February 2024 | 20 replies

Hi MTR investors and property managers,
What are best practices and innovative solutions for the 2 subjects below:
Utilities
1. During periods of tenancy who should have the utilities in their name, landlord or ten...

Thomas Faragoi Fixed Costs
11 December 2014 | 4 replies

Greetings,

What is the best way to estimate what fixed/holding costs will be for a particular property?

I seem to understand the other parts of the MPP equation; sales price, rehab, but the fixed costs are confusing...

Ryan Anthony Downpayment Lender Recommendations
30 November 2021 | 6 replies

Currently a new real estate investor looking to source my financing. I'm for advice and recommendations for my current lending situation. I’m looking to buy a STR in MD, and i’ve run into a bump in a road for my finan...