Include or not include utilities in rent.

[Mikel Kaubfa]

I do not include utilities with my rentals as I find it easier to manage and less risk if prices go up or if there is excess usage. However, most rentals in my area include all utilities in their rent. Do they know something I don’t?

Does anyone know if you get a better Returns if you include all utilities in your rent?

[Matthew Paul]

When you rent a car , is gasoline included in the rent ?  Why not ?   Because I would drive anywhere I want . 

I always get asked when renting a place , " How much do utilities cost ? "   My response is , " It all depends on how much YOU use "