Tenants should always pay for their own utilities, whenever possible.

Springfield - Inspired the Simpson's..extension of Eugene. 

Hey Donny - I would advise against building your first deal unless you have extensive GUC experience.

I have a potential tenant who feels utilities should be included.

-The water lines don't bother me because I know that is a utility room.This is also me being overly critical.

Have you considered the potential of utilizing the "asset island" method for primary ownership of properties, and than via NNN master lease to individual operating LLC's for business monetization use? 

Reach out to your tax advisor, who might be deep in extension tax returns at the moment, and ask to have a consult or sit down.

I currently have two tenants in a unit who pay separate utilities and rent under the same lease.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Orlando area.Currently under contract for a single family home that we will be utilizing as a short-term rental.

Hopefully your lease says something about utility bills being owed by the tenant - you should be able to make those "rents" by posting to the ledger.