Kimberly T.
Multifamily property with first floor a couple feet underground - any problems with this type of construction?
As I'm investigating other markets to buy in, I am finding some multifamilies (typically 4plexes) where it appears the first floor must be a couple feet underground, based on the fact that the first floor windows a...
Joshua Michael Hauman
The 19 Secret Expenses That Could Sink Your House Renovation Profits
Ready to take on that first or next fix and flip? Before you roll up your sleeves and start swinging that hammer, there's something crucial you need to know: the hidden costs that can quietly sabotage your renovati...
Neel P.
Duplex, can I bill back water to the tenants, single meter? KCMO
Hi all,
I'm evaluating a duplex deal right now in Kansas City, Missouri. It's my first ever multi-family deal, so learning a lot right now.
The broker says that tenants pay gas & electricity, and the owner pays ...
John Blanton
RUBS/ Utility bill back actually increase NOI?
When looking at the opportunity to increase NOI through decreasing expenses the ability to bill back water/ utilities to the tenants clearly looks like a winning proposition. In many of the C+/B- areas I am looking fo...
Jason Behrens
Switching from owner paid heating to tenet paid
A property I am interested in buying currently has the landlord pay for water, gas, and sewage, while the tenets pay for electricity. The property uses an oil furnace for heating. How expensive would it be to discon...
Peter Goeller
I just bought my first 3 family... I'm so excited.
Hello BP forum. I just bought my first three family house In Lancaster Massachusetts, I'm very happy that I was able to pull it off. It came with one set of tenants who have been paying 750 per month which is very low...
Marc Paelo V. Tumamak
What to look for when buying a vacant land?
What is the process in purchasing vacant lands?Also what are the things should I be looking for when purchasing it?I am looking to purchase to flip or build on a land.
Angel Wall
New to the game
Hi BP alumni. Complete newbie here. Living in So Cal. Wanting out as soon as possible. I’m self employed. Husband works full time. We have approx $150k to invest/buy/unknown. I’ve done a couple house flips in the past...
Shelley W.
Estimating utilities for multi-families in STL
I'm analyzing multi-family properties in STL south city, and I'm having trouble figuring out how to estimate utilities. I know landlords often pay water/sewer/garbage in STL. And I know I can call the utility company ...
Michael Scorcia
Advice on purchasing a multifamily at 18?
I am a first year student at Binghamton researching a foray into real estate. My interesting is making money through real estate in order to save up and create more capital for investment and to eventually transform t...