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Jack Ropp
  • Realtor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
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Sub Metering Experience

Jack Ropp
  • Realtor
  • Grand Rapids, MI
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I am closing on my first investment here shortly that will be a duplex. I will live in one unit and rent the other out. All utilities are covered by the current landlord, but I don't want to deal with that headache. 

Does it make sense to sub-meter the property and divide utilities, because I do not want to have all utilities in my name, now and in the future when both units are occupied by tenants? Wondering if anyone has experience with this, and I know every state is different. I am living in the Lansing, MI area.  

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