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Brian Lepo Butcher block counter tops?
8 April 2019 | 7 replies

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...

Sam Guertler General thoughts on buying land?
27 July 2020 | 7 replies

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 ...

Bryan Payne Tax write off/deduction as landlord
26 November 2018 | 3 replies

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...

Carl M. Rehabking a rental vs. a flip. How is it different?
1 August 2016 | 4 replies

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.

Chris Perrin Splitting utilities for In law
31 August 2022 | 3 replies

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...

Mickey Busanet who should pay Utility charges
30 December 2022 | 6 replies

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.

Phil Morgan DIY glass block basement windows?
14 September 2019 | 14 replies

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...

Nick Grewe Should I separate the 2 unit utilities?
4 April 2022 | 5 replies

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...

Grant Gibney Utility Escalation Clauses
10 March 2022 | 2 replies

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...

Tyler Davis Splitting out utilities for duplex & garage
23 April 2022 | 2 replies

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...