Normally, I would like to pass as many of those costs to the tenant as possible, but it is typical for landlords to pay water in Grand Rapids, and the city can put a lien on your property if it's not paid.  

In regards to finding deals in Tampa they're still around but you might have to find other avenues besides a normal agent who only uses the MLS system.

So you can buy a new property ever 2-3 years get 20% paid off by tenants refinance into a normal or comercial loan and then use your VA home loan again.

I'm about to start getting property owner lists from a local title agent and would like to be able to start off on the right foot with managing the data and lead generation. 

I normally don’t like asking for these kind of recommendations and I’d normally do my own research but1.

So it see it from both sides.I would recommend both parties do their normal deal, i.e. the Contractor gets paid his normal way. 

I have been paying around $1.69 per square foot. 

I think it is very rare to do this kind of method for normal residential home because it costs a lot of money (hiring the experts) the benefit simply does not cover the cost.

Density (unit count) is generally displayed on a per square foot or per acre ratio.

Just normal conversation with my landlord.