You could potentially tap into your existing utilities but there are other considerations that might make it worth separate utility laterals and services. 

However, I don’t have experience with motels, and I know they come with unique operational and financial considerations.

There is another consideration besides monthly CF.

What are some considerations in finding a provider that offers checkbook control?

So, selling sub-to, the mortgage is brought current and timely payments are made by the new owner helping the original owner's credit CONSIDERABLY!

Their customer service department is very responsive.When selling a service as taking care of everything and handling the complete process, this includes all forms, liabilities and considerations for that particular need.

Here's a list of things to track:- Formal lease application- Formal signed and executed lease specific to your state- Payment history (I recommend using online rent collection like Apartments.com, RentRedi, etc)- Maintenance requests and receipts- Accounting for all rental-related expenses (repairs, utilities, etc) The more you treat it like a business, the more helpful you are to your CPA come tax time. 

Right now I am just looking at my options, nowhere specific too specific.

for infill I concentrated on Charleston Sc and built about 35 homes in that market. uber competitive for dirt though they are running out of it and the city wont let you tear down homes in many cases because of historic considerations.

I'm specifically looking at a property on Lake Monroe.