for one tenant it says that the landlord is responsible for utilities, and for the other tenant it says that the tenant is responsible for utilities.

If it's the difference between $1800 and $2200 but you have to cover utilities too, not worth it. 

Utilities are OFTEN overlooked so reach out to power, telecom, gas (or go all electric), water, and sewer to make sure you understand what it would take to get separately metered services from the primary house.

Thank you again for your response and insight.I have most luck utilizing the local MLS for minimum 6 month leases under furnished rentals  

You should treat it as a luxury package rather than regular STR. 

I am interested in utilizing space again for group meetings, workshops, and for clients who may still desire private space.  

Opt 1) utilizing our savings in the brokerage account and emergency fund and pay for it all up front. 

Can you share what main use case that you propose to utilize our solutions would be?

I had a project last year that a sub hit a conduit that was marked out and the utility made a claim many months later.

I would like to purchase my first property sometime next year, utilizing this year to learn and network as much as I can.