I am currently under contract for my very first property. It is a 3-plex that I am getting for a good price. I just had the inspection done yesterday and am happy that there are no serious underlying issues with the r...

Landlord set up and control of the property Wi-Fi can provide many advantages, from becoming a small but steady source of extra revenue, to enhancing security (remote control and recording of gates, entries, exterior ...

Hello to anyone that can help!I have a 2 yr. 9 month old gas water heater in the attic of my home.  My Son noticed that the hot water went out while taking a shower.  We went into the attic and noticed water pouring f...

Hello community of Chicago!Please share your experienceWhat would typical water/garbage/gas bills look like for 3-4 unit multi family building in Chicago / Cook County / Illinois? Thank you for your time!

Hi All,
Hoping for advice here. I manage a six unit building with a commercial space on the first floor in Chicago (I own only one of the condos, but I manage the building). The commercial space is not part of the HO...

What do you guys suggest the tenant pay for either as part of the rent or separate? Utilities paid by the landlord often include water/sewer and trash, but tenants pay for electricity, cable, internet etc. What has wo...

Do you landlords in Philadelphia pay for water and trash in duplexes or put it on your tenants? Do you charge just for water usage or the whole bill? Is there City regulation on that? And how do you split the bill if ...

Hi, I'm planning to purchase my first house hack within the next year and was wondering what are some good monthly estimates to use for water, water/sewer tax, garbage/recycling, heat, etc during analysis. 
I know fo...

Just purchased a home with a nice red brick exterior. Looking at current trends, I am tempted to paint the brick to have a cool grey finish. However, I wanted to get opinions on painting brick vs leaving it natural in...

Did plumbing for 7 years before moving to sells, I still own a plumbing company on the side. I can do my best to answer any plumbing questions.

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