When not allowed:-The entire outstanding balance including repairs, utility, unpaid bills and other charges and the outstanding rent for the lease duration is due immediately.XV.

Your lease should be very specific about which utilities are included with rent and which ones the tenant pays for.

I had a back surgery at 34 years old, and ultimately I want to be passively investing, my sweat equity was the only capital i had to get started, so I utilized it well.I also became a licensed and insured general contractor in the state of Indiana and the income from contracting was used to further invest.

They had changed the digital thermostat setting to celsius instead of fahrenheit

We utilize email campaigns and the response declines every year.  

Closing costs, commissions, property taxes, utilities, interest, and many more costs are always a factor.

For example, I believe Nest and Ecobee digital thermostats allow you to put a low/high floor on the temperature so tenants can't put it below or above a certain temperature.Finally, your lease should include a clause that says tenants are responsible for repairs if they abuse or neglect the property.

I'm new to the investing world and am looking to utilize some home equity to make a purchase by end of year.

Can I deduct any expenses incurred throughout the entire year 2023 for that property such as utilities, insurance, repairs, mileage, maintenance and improvements?

If you still are unsure, have them send you a copy of their most recent (FPL) utility bill.