For example, two 22-year-old friends renting a place together may be higher risk than a retired woman living on her own.

If they were separately metered, each tenant would pay the $116.50 base fees and their individual use, which would be 3x higher than what they pay when sharing a meter.There are many options, but don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.

Hey Matt,My friend Kalvin is a Fort Lauderdale STR investor and might be a good resource for you.   

If you're charging them a friendly family rate significantly under market - it is a personal use property, and no expenses are allowed other than mortgage interest and property taxes, and those may be useless anyway.

I am currently saving up money to partner on a deal with a friend.

I'm an Investor and have a few friends who are Investors as well in the DFW area.

What are some books on biggerpockets that are beginner friendly when it comes to fix and flip or BRRRR? 

I have a friend that is an experienced investor/renovator.

My friend, I understand how you feel.

Gavin, you need to look for investor-friendly agents.