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Hey everyone,Does anyone have any experience installing solar panels on a rental property to offset the cost of electricity? I currently own a "house-hacked" duplex where my wife and I live on the first floor and the ...
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Let me start with a little history. We purchased this property in Indianapolis through a turn key provider. The turn key company purchased this property through a tax sale. We funded the flip and then they have taken ...
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Received a letter saying it is owner responsibility for water bill if tenant not paying in Murrieta CA area. Tenant uses the water, and tenant apply the account with them and if they are not paying, it is owner's resp...
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Hi! Newbie landlord in Wisconsin here. My husband and I are currently getting tenants in for our first duplex. The duplex currently only has 1 meter for utilities.
How do I go about charging the tenants for thei...
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Greetings dear Owner Occupants of residential multi-family properties, or as Brandon diligently popularized, put "House Hackers".This topic aims to answer the question on how to most easily manage utilities when you a...
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Family holds a light industrial property that has been leased to the same large utility company since the 80s and has never had a commission associated with the lease. The lease was coming due and as part of renegoti...
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Hi everyone! I have a question about what to do with the electric and water when showing the rental, do you leave them on and keep paying for them or shut them off? I have personally been shown rentals that do both bu...
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Hey guys,I am going to see two prospective quadraplex's this weekend and wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions as to what documents to ask the current owner for. I already know the taxes for both properties and...
Dear all,I've just done a home inspection for a property in escrow and need some help with estimating the cost of a few items. Your feedback is highly appreciated. 1. There are some electric wires going through a few ...
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I have a building that is killing me on heat - which I provide. Most of my tenants would qualify for fuel / heat subsidies. Can I separate out the heat on the lease, become a “vendor” (create another business entity...