Recently my property management has started to collect utility expenses for me on a triplex that does not have separate electricity and water meters. That‘s good. However, to my surprise, they are now charging managem...

What do you guys suggest the tenant pay for either as part of the rent or separate? Utilities paid by the landlord often include water/sewer and trash, but tenants pay for electricity, cable, internet etc. What has wo...

To all investors and property managers:I own a 12 unit apartment building in a working class, C area, blue collar neighborhood.  Been managing the property and its tenants for 8months.  So the back story is I inherite...

Hey BP! I was wondering if anyone in the Des Moines or surrounding area is using the Ratio Utilities Billing System (RUBS) for billing out utilities.  If so are you using a company to administer the service or are yo...

Good morning BP universe!I recently purchased a pair of 4 families in the St. Louis county area, and I am a total virgin when it comes to this. I want to sub meter each unit's water, so I would non longer have to bear...

I just purchased my 1st home in Denver and am mid-renovation (it's been a brutal one). I will have 3 units and I will be living in 1 of them. As I prepare for tenants, I'm starting to think about utilities. Can anyone...

Hi Everybody,

I own a small building with 5 units and I pay all the utilities except electricity. The gas bill increased over the winter but doubled for the month of February. I suspect some of the tenants (I had som...

Sorry for the double post! I'm working on a deal in Norfolk and inspection is a contingency. The seller agreed to keep the electricity on but he won't turn back on gas & water. The house was built in 1950's and I ...

I was the lucky recipient of 2 letters today from Indianapolis Water informing me 2 of my tenants are behind on their water and sewer bill payments and that Indiana code allows for the sewer bill to be attached to my ...

Hello BP investors. Got opportunity to implement RUBS into this small complex. Too old to submeter. Wondering if you have experience with a company servicing Houston and surrounding areas that you would recommend? Any...