I typically have a responsible executive of the company (President, CEO, CFO, etc.) fill out the application and get approved.

And even if you have enough cashflow to cover debt service, you may not hit typical bank lender DSCR covenants.

I believe the neighbor has some beef with the city, and is trying to use this issue to create a problem for the city, my friend is just the unlucky guy who gets to be collateral damage.The small town utility department doesn't have record drawings of the laterals, and they are not being too helpful. 

Hazard policies typically include a liability addendum.

I wouldn't do it unless your market is highly competitive and it is necessary for getting applicants.I have my tenants handle their own utilities for a couple of reasons:1.

Your risk will typically be your earnest money and your reputation if you start signing contracts you fail to sell or perform on yourself.

The first is just the mortgage payments which typically cannot exceed around 28%.Then your mortgage payments plus your other debt obligations which typically cannot be greater than 40-48% depending on the lender.

I typically recommend Nation's title services as they have very low fees. 

I’m looking forward to continuing this path, utilizing the resources here and connecting with others!

These rent rate amounts include both the rent and all utilities.