I plan to put a $600 utility cap in the lease.

If they don't pay willingly, what are my options? 

If the properties are split into more than one LLC, then each LLC will need its own accounts.Checking: collect all income here, then use it to pay bills.

If you are accredited, the best thing to do would be to invest 50k into a syndication and soak up all the knowledge of how it works from an experienced operator before you make the decision whether it's your plan.

Don't pay ANYONE or any company a dime outside of an appraisal until the deal funds.

Checking: collect all income here, then use it to pay bills.

Rewey: Your Comment: "the ultimate solution is to pay it off if it gets called due."

My original plan was to find a 4 plex in california buy using fha loan, move out after the first year and generate cash flow and appreciation, but after looking at properties it became clear to me that’s not possible with todays market and interest rates.

The law states:"a landlord may require a prospective tenant to pay the landlord’s actual cost, up to $25"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/704.085(1... states that the most a tenant may pay in Wisconsin is $25. 

Hey Tyler I was able to obtain $95k in 0% interest rate business credit cards, which I've used for renovations and even paying contractors.