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I'm about to get elbows deep into the kitchen of a duplex I recently acquired. I'm looking at counter top options and am liking the Butcher block look. If used, I would seal with epoxy for durability. Has anyone go...
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What are everyone's thoughts on purchasing land where city development is scheduled to occur? For example, a downtown park is scheduled to expand in a few years and there's a house within a few blocks of the expected ...
Hey bigger pockets members! Just a quick question. I purchased my first rental property a little over a year ago in Massachusetts. It’s a three family and I do occupy one of the units. My question is: if I were to pur...
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What are some ways that you would rehab a property differently if you were renting it versus flipping? How would you do the flooring different? Kitchens etc?Any input would be appreciated.
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Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice on how to split the utilities for the in-law apartment. The apartment is not individually metered but is on its own water heater and has its own central ac unit, my side of th...
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when renting out a house should the tenants pay the utility separately or should I include that in the rent, same question if I were to make it a section 8 rental.
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Question for all you handy folks out there. I have a brick duplex and am currently closing on my second one and they are both in need of glass block windows in the basement. Is this a DIY project or something that sh...
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Should I separate the water and electrical meters that are shared between 2 units? I feel like in the long run it would be beneficial because I wouldnt have to worry about paying the utilities and I could lower the li...
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I own a duplex where I pay all the utilities for the tenants. Each unit rents for $700, but I added $175 "utility charge" each month making total monthly rent $875. Historically, total utility costs have been right ar...
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I recently just purchased a duplex that has a garage in the back.
Both units are rented and the garage is rented to the neighbor. The first floors electric is tied into the garage, and I'm looking to put the utiliti...