HD for example has a program where they will set up shelving, provide labeled/bar-coded bins, stock specific items that you choose, and check / restock to specified levels periodically.

You receive the utility bill and pay it, while collecting from the tenants.TENANT PAYS When the meters are separated per unit, make it a requirement of move in to have the tenant provide their utility account numbers to you so you know they are set up and not being billed to you. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

@Danny Celestin- thanks   1) yes - there is a large  difference bwtween  investment property and  preimary residence pricing  2)  assuming the 2 quotes provided are for  investment  properties - these are not too bad for a 2-4 unit purchase 

My guess is  @Mark Ainley or @Bob Floss II may be able to provide you some insight.

So, the one step you have been missing is recording a transaction whereby you provide cash to the LLC. 

Consulting a real estate attorney experienced in creative financing methods can help ensure compliance and protect your interests.Texas has specific regulations regarding real estate transactions, and certain creative financing methods might be subject to additional scrutiny.Insurance and Taxes:Ensure that property insurance and taxes are kept up to date.

During the recent period of low interest rates I acquired some rentals with a 15% down payment in order to stretch my cash further toward down payments on additional properties.This helped with the down payments and my math showed that even with a little higher interest rate compared with 20% down and the PMI until I was able to remove that this would still be the wiser choice. 

My ultimate goal is CASH FLOW (comp rentals $4200/month).Doing the deal cash provides the most cash flow but I would like to BRRRR and recycle that money into another property down the line and grow my portfolio.Thoughts?

The taxing authority will actually assist you with that process (ie provide you the forms, etc).