What are the average utility costs, and who typically pays them (tenant/owner)?

I’m trying to utilize 1% rule and it’s tough with current market 

My first flip was a HUD foreclosure with no money down—far from perfect, but I learned a ton about budgeting and contractors.

Validate planning zoning requirements and access to utilities.

I'm a member of one local STR page that vets owners by requiring they see a utility bill with the address and the owner's name.

The one percent and 2 percent rule ive never looked at ... cap rate is .. meh .. its there - what im most concerned with is the price of the home relative to comparables and cash on cash to start.   9)  I look  the other way if it is a multi unit that is not separately metered - thats always one of my criteria here in pgh as there are a lot of older homes and a good portion you wind up worrying about who will cover utilities.  

Move to a job you enjoy, or slave away at one that increases income so you can invest, or create side hustles.

Quote from @Pat Arneson:Usually, the city website has all the utility companies for the city that you should be contacting.

I would however recommend elevating anything placed in a non-elevated utility room to ensure damage is unlikely in future storms.

This is why you need to do a ton of due diligence on them and make sure they have skin and the game and something to lose.