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.

The ability to pick good renters on a consistent basis. 

Usually trend down here in Feb/Mar then pick up in April.

These typically include services like renters insurance, HVAC filter delivery, pest control, and sometimes utility management.

I tell everyone that if the numbers worked putting 3.5% down, why wouldn't investors pick it up putting 20% down?

i'd pick a market close by, or that you have a personal connection to, or that you visit often.chasing cash flow by itself can lead to negative outcomes - for example, these investors bought in supposed "cash flow" markets:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...hope this helps.

**Technology:** Utilize property management software to keep track of rent payments, maintenance requests, and communication with tenants.4.

I randomly picked three OTC parcels in an Arizona county and did some basic research.

.), but the bedrooms are regular keys, as @Jonathan C. mentioned for the front door, the unit is set up to send me an email when the batteries are low. i also have another student rental ( 8 rooms, 2 entry, 2 units + utility room) one master key and each bedroom has its own key that will get students in the entry, there unit, and there own bedroom. had a locksmith do that one. cost me a few hundred dollars with keying and supplying the locks ( 13 total ). i like both setups but may look into the landlord locks again for my 3rd student rental i just purchased.

If you can’t make it work in your market I would pick one and go deep into it.