The electrical on that one is split.For us, and the option without knowing any more I'd recommend is to : We found the easiest thing to do was to pay the bills yourself and simply build what you think is the average utility bills attributable to each space into the rent price.In terms of marketing, market the place at the lower so you don't turn away people and then negotiate you paying those bills (the increase in rent functionallyThat said, there are other options but of course they involve cost. 

Simply because the house is off market and priced 50k below comps means nothing when it needs 50k in work it's still essentially market value.

IF this comes up (rarely are the sellers savvy enough to think about it), simply adjust the sales price.

I would debate this in court and win.

While I'm sure there's no "one size fits all" for private money lending, I am simply looking for some kind of direction or examples of how other people have structured it.First of all, I am interested in a debt partner versus an equity partner, and for now, will be looking to flip properties.

I'm a complete newby and have learned quite a lot simply by reaching out to experienced investors up here.All the best,Steve

I live in NorCal now but looking to get back into AZ real estate simply because there are no deals to be had in my local area.

They can simply say no go on your new offer.

Generally speaking, if you are looking to live in the property or rent it out and be getting a loan from a conventional lender, you are better off putting under your name, simply because you'll have a hard time getting a loan otherwise.If you'll be flipping, an LLC is better but the capital you need upfront is usually larger.It all depends.Hope it helps.

Put your properties for sale and simply transition to the cheaper properties as your old ones sell in twos or threes.