I hired a GC to manage the build out, but there has been no consensus on who is responsible for the utility payments (Water and Energy). 

Are you generally seeing cash flow positive deals from day 1?

You can check their insurance coverage, any active lawsuits they have, their workers comp rate (how safe they are on the job site), and other metrics.

I would also prepare to sell it on the used marketplace but if you absolutely don’t want to go that route then I would recommend getting it included in the purchase upfront (but still use it as a bargaining chip first).3) marketing: the best target audience is going to be a savvy house-hacker for a property this style.  

Any suggestions on doing a primary residence house swap, creative finance deal?

These experiential retailers not only fill large vacant spaces but also reinvent malls as entertainment destinations that can’t be matched online, paving the way for a reimagined retail experience.

Overleveraging by paying too much for the property mixed with mixing hard money with private money for a 100%+ LTV at the beginning of the deal.

Study on your own.

Over the past two years, I've completed two primary residence renovations using 203K loans, created one LTR, one MTR, and now I'm excited to expand into flipping.I'm focusing on the Beaverton area and looking to connect with experienced investors who can recommend reliable lenders, wholesalers, or other deal finders.

I'm learning a lot on here and I look forward to getting some rental/investment property in the future.