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

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

We don't have that guideline for cash-outs, we just utilize the 1007. 

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

You can research these online.

Validate planning zoning requirements and access to utilities.

Check online reviews and interview multiple contractors to compare bids.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I do agree with everyone here that their customer service is by far the best I have ever had comparing to any other online investment platform.

If you have zero vacancies, zero tenant damage, make sure utilities (especially heat) stay on every winter even if the tenant doesn’t pay.