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.

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.

I would recommend an STR for the best tax benefits and cash flow no doubt.

Sure you’ll be taxed on it.

. $800 yearly tax for each LLC.

@Frank FloresInvesting in delinquent tax sales in Houston can be profitable, but it comes with risks.

but keep in mind CA has higher taxes and reg fees and I’m not doing more than 1-2 flips (short timeframe flips)  a year and many years do 0 flipsDo most flippers put flips into LLC Or in personal name (sole proprietor)  in CA (where you must pay $800 yearly plus accounting and other fees $300to $600+ yearly to maintain LLC) Pros for personal name-save on taxes accounting.

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

However, in California, each LLC incurs an $800 annual franchise tax plus gross receipts fees if revenue exceeds $250,000, and property insurance may cost more.

Taxes, maintenance, vacancies, management are all different on each property.