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Alex Houser Solar Panels to offset cost of Electric Heat?
1 April 2019 | 9 replies

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 ...

Robin Secord Illegal sewer hookup on rental property
10 May 2017 | 9 replies

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 ...

John Mary Owner responsibility for water bill if tenant not paying
12 July 2023 | 12 replies

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...

Catie Fihn Splitting Utilities Amongst Tenants
25 October 2023 | 7 replies

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...

Aksel A. Managing Utilities for Owner Occupants of Multi-Families
11 July 2017 | 4 replies

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...

Shelly Glennon Long term tenant (40+ yrs) newly negotiated lease asking Landlord to pay commission
26 August 2024 | 9 replies

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...

Kelly McMahon 1st time renter - utility questions
20 April 2013 | 11 replies

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...

Philip Mullinax What documents should I ask for when evaluating a multifamily?
10 September 2017 | 3 replies

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...

Yiming Li Just did home inspection, and need some advice
30 August 2018 | 4 replies

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 ...

Bruce D. Bolton Become a heat “vendor” for my own building ?
12 December 2021 | 3 replies

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...