Jordan Thompson
Sub-Metering a 10- Unit building Water/Elect/Gas
Good afternoon bigger pockets,Currently I'm debating on getting a 10unit complex all 1bed/1ba. The income is great and is within market for my area. The current owner only has one gas meter, electric, water and sewa...
Julio Gonzalez
Infrastructure Projects - How to Maximize Tax Savings
The development of new infrastructure is crucial in shaping our communities and powering our economy. Infrastructure can include things such as bridges, roads, utilities, ports, etc. and are what help people connect w...
Brian Pleshek
Water Utility
Good morning everyone.I currently have a wonderful tenant. They have been in there for nearly three years and only two calls from them, only one of which I had to take action on. They were a referral, so I didn't ha...
Raymond J. Rodrigues
5% Down Conventional on 2-4 Unit Primary
There’s a new exciting update that comes after the weekend of November 18th!
Conventional guidelines will change to allow 5% down payment, for primary residences, on 2-4 unit properties, instead of requiring 15-25% d...
Joseph Catalano
Thoughts on Utilities Included
I know what most of the advice will be but I am just curious. I am currently looking at two small apartment buildings, 6 units each, both include all utilities. The concept of including all utilities scares me becau...
Andrew Clark
What do you make your tenants responsible for?
Hello. When renting a single family home what do you have your renters responsible for? Like lawn care? Utilities? Etc
Steve Yoder
How can I pass utility costs to the tenants?
In most of my buildings the tenants pay for their own utilities. However, in one of my multifamily buildings (24 unit) I pay for both the water and heat (gas) which is costing over $55/month/unit. It isn't cost effe...
Sarah Nguyen
Transfer Utility To Tenant After Move In
How long after move in should I give the tentant to transfer the utility to their name? Do I need to put in the lease? In return can I require them to leave the utility on for 5 days after they move out? Thanks
Jessica Jay-Maleski
Multifamily property with shared utilities - help!
Hi all!I recently purchased a 4-plex (two buildings with 2 units per property) in Phoenix, AZ. Because the units are not separately metered in any way, I pay all utilities. I am finding that with each utility bill I h...
Tim W.
Gas bill needs to shrink now!
10 unit in Cleveland, OH. Only 5 tenants and gas bill is $700/month. Is it me or is that high?
What change/upgrade should I do to reduce this bill other than charging the tenants a "utility bill"?
Any help/advice ...