@Maria HintonMost of those "guru" speaking programs are focused on parting you from your capital ... whether you learn anything of material and become successful in investing is somewhat secondary.If you want to learn about real estate in a classroom-type setting, I would suggest auditing a course on real estate at a local university or community college.  

Or whether the project is paying for materials going to another project.  

@Huiping Sheng  - if landlord is responsible for utilities, you certainly want to see the utility bills.

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Like in this property of about $45k gross annual rental income, utilities would be about $5k.

Don't bury yourself in debt, but make sure you are utilizing credit and paying it off showing the ability to do so will help you in your path to purchase your first property.

But I will be covering utilities since I'll put them in my name and will keep account of future CapEx, vacancy, etc.

I am already having them put vinyl planking in all the floors including the bedroom and both houses have separate utilities.

I don't pay for any utilities.

Others have been split into separate units with their own kitchens and utility meters.