My LLC would then pay the Investor from those proceeds based on agreed upon terms.

Couldn't agree more with "Money is made when you buy".

I also agree with @Michael Baum, STR in the right area at the right price will do well.

As far as I can tell, the world as a whole is in a downswing but the US has stood tall against other countries. 

I heard about it on Keith Weinhold's Get Rich Eduction podcast, ep. 240.https://www.ridgelendinggroup.com/aio-loan/https://www.getricheducation.com/episode/240-new-1...Line Of Credit for 30 years80% LTV on home, 70-75% LTV on investment propertyNo principal payments due for ten yearsI believe Ridge has closed more investment property loans than any other company in the country.

I agree with @Walt Dockery.

Although I do not agree that I was being racist, it has never been my practice nor intention to get into a name calling incident, so that post he found offensive was removed.His website that is on BBB is www.bridgehouseamerica.com.That site is no longer active, so I was correct in my statement. 

We also dropped the ball by agreeing to operate outside the norms of our processes. 

As a CPA, I agree with Eamonn.

You or your tenant should not be responsible for the cost.I agree with John, get copies of your previous electric bills, submit them to the HOA and or the utility company and explain to them the reason for the bill doubling.