So far I have in my mind these positions: new contracts with the utility companies, arrange an insurance, tenant notification letter.What else should be added to the list?

It is by far the most expensive city to operate in - tolls, highest tax rate, inspection fees,  required utility deposits regarless of credit, etc.  

But the tools and the technology was already in place to utilize.

I’d like to keep it SFH because it maximized bedrooms and means tenants can cover utilities. 

One is a SFH, one is a duplex...the SFH is larger, will netmore $/mo because I won’t pay utilities... very similar in finishes, the duplex a little more updated.... but it appraised for 243 and the SFH only 164k... are Duplexes just valued higher in high rental neighborhoods?

Keep good records of timeline, costs (including utilities), and copies of the rental advertising so you can prove that you were attempting to mitigate losses if it is ever questioned.If your lease contains a lease-break clause with something different than attempting to mitigate then it will usually supersede.

Our question falls around the utilization of an LLC.

It might still be a-ok if the numbers work but no way would I buy as is without a thorough inspection or a clear clause that gives me a out if the damage is too extensive.

I just received a listing 40 lots MHP on public utilities in great area.

I exclude any ads without pictures in my analysis.I look at each comp and impartially assess how it measures up to mine:  parking, amenities, micro neighborhood, utilities incl., pet policy, etc.After that, I have a pretty good idea of what I should ask for mine relative to the others.