Took her to small claims court in March and the Judge ordered us to do everything 50/50 on utilities and mortgage.

This will front load the depreciation that can be utilized to offset taxes.  

Tax Benefits.Depending on the property, you can utilize other methods to gain the cash.

Are there underground utilities to be removed? 

Definitely excited to utilize some of the knowledge I gained there from working in a real estate office and my license to help with investments here.  

Usually only one set of utilities. mine is german duplex with very exotic in-house a strong wood cabinet, the first time I saw it i remember the movie back in 1934 in berlin lol milwaukee is so facsinating.if you can write a thread these days about milwaukee real estate history between those german duplex, polish flat that would be wonderful, want to see how the layout looks likemine is originally owned by first and second generation german immigrant, the owner is the second son, like to play bridge/chess in the house and passed a way sometime five ten years ago ........ 

I feel like this is easier to utilize the BRRRR method.

I suggest they contact the utility provider.

Time would be the biggest variable.Assuming the same repeatable services will have to be provided for STR & MTR, that are not provided for LTR, the costs may not be that different.Taking care of lawns, monitoring & paying utilities, taking calls, etc.Some services will be the same, but vary in frequency: cleanings, resupplying amenities, responding to inquiries, bookings, granting access, etc.

I utilized BRRRR Strategy along with just refinancing other properties with good equity positions back then but it's simply a different landscape today.