@Patrick Pan not all states take such measures, and you can ask a reputable tenant screening company in your area how that works.  

On utilities, I bought a foreclosure in NJ and found out it was not attached to Town sewer and I actually had to extend the main line up to my property then put the lateral in and abandon an old cesspool.  

From what I can tell, the extra equity on the house could be utilized to provide better ROI.  

Tenant handles all utilities and lawncare.

I believe sometimes a bad experience is more reflective of the individual than the company. 

For example, could I use my SDIRA to operate a management company that charges my holding LLCs a management fee?

Plus the challenge with mid term is you are generally on the hook for things like internet, utilities, etc.

Gaining a risk-free property, with a long-term resident there to pay down your fees, etc, with a property management company in place to hold your hand along the way and making sure your property is kept up with. 

Originally posted by @Kelly Watkins:Residential developers in Wichita pass the cost of the neighborhood utilities (sewers, streets etc..) onto the buyer.

I got a couple in my own portfolio that I also manage (I have a management company).