I told them I’m providing safe affordable housing with rooms at $650/month which includes all utilities and wifi.

The site can be confusing but you can use this step by step guide to help you through the process.Step 3: Get Internet Research available internet services in the area (most common will be Google Fiber, AT&T, and Spectrum)Step 4: Transfer Electric, Water, Gas, Trash service to your accountThe most common utility companies will be:CPS - Electric, possibly trash and natural gas as wellSAWS - waterGrey Forest Utilities - possibly for natural gasTiger or Metro Waste - Possible for garbageCall the utility company and request to start service at the new propertyStep 5: Set up furnitureMonitor Amazon shipmentsMonitor other shipments for furniture Once all furniture has arrived, schedule a TaskRabbit furniture assembler to assemble all the furniture and open all boxes or do it yourselfOnce everything is unboxed and all items are assembled, schedule a Thumbtack Trash Removal Company to take the trash away (there will be a lot!)

Over the past couple of years, landlords were able to negotiate up to 110% of FMR with utility allowances, or up to 100% of FMR without having that amount reduced by the allowances.

The MTR rents were literally less than for long term rentals even though MTR include furnishings and usually utilities.  

Keep these filters consistentSame bedroom and bathroom countSimilar condition and finish levelSimilar amenities, parking, laundry, yardSimilar heating and cooling, utilities included or notSimilar pet policyThis is how you compare rent for a “3 bed 2 bath” unit, you compare it to other rentals that are also 3 and 2 with similar features, not to the overall duplex.How to figure out what each unit rents forUse a layered approach so you are not relying on one data point.Active and recently leased listingsSearch Zillow Rentals, Apartments.com, Facebook Marketplace, HotPads, etc.

So you would spend around $25-$30k a month (this was 15 years ago) on police details and require union gate and non union gate if you had non union workforce as well.In DC area, the utility providers are a huge challenge, whether getting permanent power, or water/sewer service etc - good luck.

.: Hi all- I'm in a fortunate position that I've been able to buy  some good multi's with my own cash, but I'm now looking at buying more properties and will want to utilize some leverage.

I’ve been spending time mapping parcels, zoning overlays, flood data, and utility corridors at the county level, mainly to understand where growth signals show up before listings do.Right now I’m focused on land and commercial-adjacent opportunities and learning how experienced investors track rezoning, comprehensive plans, and infrastructure expansion.Not selling anything — just here to learn, listen, and connect with others who think upstream.Looking forward to learning from the community.

Those are typically maximum voucher amounts, and some include utility stipends, so it's rare that you get a full voucher amount.

It is connected to the duplex, hence wide the previous owner or the current owner for now agreed to pay for the utilities.