The above rate will either be NNN or you need to estimate insurance, property tax and utilities and deduct.  

Mgt, Landscape/Snow, tax, insurance, utility then debt service. 

They put utilities in their name and keep them paid.

We've utilized the VA loan for our current home, and this strategy has worked well so far.

That's three months of mortgage and utilities, the cost of flooring, and the cost of painting.

Is there a way to utilize the "gift" feature illustrated in the tax code? 

Listing your property there ensures visibility.Build Relationships: When agents reach out, respond quickly, highlight your property’s amenities, and showcase your flexibility to meet displaced families’ needs.Highlight Insurance-Friendly Features: Emphasize features like flexible lease terms, utilities included, and a fully furnished setup to attract insurance placements.This approach has helped me successfully market to insurance companies.

Also, be sure to check with the section 8 agency managing the tenants - sometimes if you pass on an additional cost like that they will no longer be eligible to live there if the rent and utilities exceed what they were approved for.

As well as utilizing them to market and sell your properties.

For example, I have a subject property that has 1682 SF on the main floor and 810 SF of finished basement (the majority of which is about 8 feet in height with the exception of some bulkheads to hide the mechanicals) and 271 of semi-finished basement that is a utility room basically (washer/dryer, freezer, hot water heater, furnace, some storage).