looking to cut cost at my  2 flat In chicago, water is about $50 a month per unit per year. Anybody know if submetering is a regular thing out here. Don't want to lose my current or any future tenants 

Hello BP!! There is probably already a post on this but wanted to share it.I was doing some research online in response to another BP question and found several resources to assist apartment building owners that have ...

I just declined an applicant who were a family of 4 adults, parents and 2 children for a 650 sq ft $1700 2 bedroom. It seems to me wear and tear, water and usage of the shared laundry and yard of the 3 family house wo...

Hello everyone, I live in Connecticut. My dad spoke with another landlord and they said they make their tenants pay for the water. They made separate water meters for the tenants. I been trying to do my own research b...

I just sold a house in Baltimore City and they tagged me with a 10k water bill on the way out. The house had been vacant and I actually had turned off the water at the main at the beginning of the winter. Has anyone h...

Aloha everyone, Im considering putting in an offer for a 6 family property (25% DOWN) commercial loan that would cash flow instantly which is my primary goal. The only thing that bothers me is the fact that ALL utilit...

Hi all! I have been flipping for a few years now and have embarked on a larger flip w/ an in ground pool. The home requires EVERYTHING. New roof, siding, soffit, gutters/downspouts, 2 furnaces, 2 HWT, 2 A/C, full kitc...

I have a 4-plex in Fresno. Water bill and trash is adding too much. Trash bills are constant amounts. Can it be divided among the units.Also,  I have tried calling Fresno City office for installation for sub-meters. A...

What is the best way to charge your tenants for utilities if there's only one meter? One unit upstairs and one unit downstairs. 

Hi all (probably a dumb question here),I am currently in contract to purchase my first duplex. Currently there is one unit occupied and we will be taking over the lease and renewing. The previous owners used a managem...