Being that there are many more wrong ways to accomplish a given task than there are right ways I thought a thread covering some of the "donts" might be useful for those just getting their feet wet in repairs and renov...

Hello real-estate community,
I am purchasing a conversion 4 unit this Friday in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The current landlord pays all utilities. I've heard some ideas on the BiggerPockets podcast on how to separate thos...

I have a rental home where the village contacted me to do their rental inspection that is required every 3 years.  My PM coordinated with the village inspector to do a walk through the house.  I'm shocked at the amoun...

I own a property with two duplexes and a house that are all on the same water meter. I spoke to the utility company and they said to split it up and put an individual meter on each unit would cost at most $8000. I a...

How do you deal with getting tenants to contribute to water, gas, and electric if there are not separated meters in a multi-unit in Philadelphia?

I have a tenant (2 adults, 2 children, 1 dog and 1 car). So they have been living in this 3 bedroom 1 bath home for exactly one year. 2 weeks ago the tenant texted me saying they want to renew the lease for another ye...

I'm renovating a triplex. In the process of interviewing contractors, one of them brought up the idea of putting laundry machines in the units. The alternatives are putting pay machines in the basement, or not pr...

Hi everybody, I am buying a home in Union City, New Jersey (currently under contract) Home inspection found an oil tank in ground that has not been in use for 10 years. I wanted to get it removed by seller, but they a...

Hi everyone,
What are the most common topics for calls/emails you get (or your management company gets) from tenants? I'm trying to determine how best to implement building management on a 7 unit C class property i'...

I have a duplex with long-term tenants who pay on-time every month. Problem: water bill has quadrupled for each of the last four months. Nobody has an answer. Each reports no leaky faucets or toilets. Upstairs tenant ...