This works fine with electricity and gas, but in many jurisdictions the water/sewer is either not segregated by unit or, in the case of a SFH property, must remain in the name of the property owner - which leads to the landlord carrying this utility.We have many student tenants who are unable to secure utilities in their name without posting a substantial deposit - this has to do with their not having a sufficient credit history.

What do you think the best choice is in your opinion?

An LLC is an LLC, so I'm going to go on the assumption that you mean how it should be taxed: as a partnership, a corporation, or as a disregarded entity (which would pass through onto your personal income tax return(s)).That question is best answered by talking with your son and your accountant; the three of you should quickly come to the choice that works for you.

You can put in your lease that if the tenant is late you may cut off a finger of your choice.

One contract with an attached addendum of the list of properties should be sufficient.

I know I'm throwing ideas against the wall, but if you don't have a team in place, then your only choices are a helpful business acquaintance or wait until you get back.

Threaten eviction, her poor choices are not your emergency.

However, if you have grossed-up your payments, in addition to paying bi-weekly, your monthly debt service may be sufficiently large the bank has concluded you could not service more than another 100K of debt.

My short answer to you would be to not rule either a choice of single family or duplex out.

That residential condo rehab project may require a low initial get in now amount and additional purchase money deposits as construction proceeds.IMO, I can make the argument that this is not financing a purchase, it's an agreement to save toward the sale price and when savings are sufficient, or at any time, the seller has the right to close.I'd say a lender would buy this more so than the lease-option as to the due on sale clause under the argument just mentioned.Another plus for the purchase agreement is that a buyer may agree to pay for improvements or repairs necessary!