We hear a lot about hard money lending, utilizing the BRRR method for holding properties, etc.

I know there is other software out there that can be utilized as well but after research, I landed in Hemlane. 

I'm guessing it's out because she failed to pay the bill (utilities are in her name), but PG&E of course won't tell me anything.I've sent a 3-day notice to Pay or Quit. 

Do you utilize a business credit card for any of your properties, or just for a general business card for your "rental business", or not at all?

My plumber just installed laundry plumbing and a gas line in our utility room. 

You need to have enough money, probably in the $100-150k, amount to put the property under contract, and do the feasibility study on the property, Phase 1 Environmental, Property Drawings for roads, water sewer, and utilities, and have a completed budget so you know what your costs are.At that point you can go out and attract investors, I don't thing that developing raw land is necessarily cheaper than buying discounted finished lots. 

I utilized 7% for CAPEXand 7 % for maintenance given recent updates .Tenant pay for electricity and gas.

Some guests are just not tech-savvy, so basic instructions for utilities/amenities that are difficult to navigate is a touch that is appreciated.

@Benjamin Stacey so we utilized a HELOC to get into our first STR deal (different than your situation, but I can relate).

On the flip side, mass transit can help with the car issue and water/sewer upgrades can help with the utility usage.As far as single family versus multifamily, usually multifamily is taxed higher.