I would like to buy a multifamily in the future, to house hack possibly, as soon as I fulfill my primary residence clause in my mortgage contract.Now for the questions.What would be the wisest way to set myself up as far as collecting rents, deposits, utilities?

There is one set of stairs, which is also carpeted.Home Depot and Lowe's both gave me estimates of a whopping $10,000, and a local floor guy gave me an $8,000 estimate. 

Our RE investments have grown considerably since we set up our trust and LLC, and it's time for a review.

I realize many people have their properties set up as a distinct/separate entities, LLCs, etc.

There are a lot of people in unregulated areas, like ours, with little to no experience, setting up businesses and attempting to manage other people's investments.  

Hi BiggerPockets Community,When I initially discovered BP, I had set out a goal for myself to purchase my first [income] property by end of 2017.

I think knowing this ultimately helps you set meaningful goals, develop a plan of action and drive your overall success.  

I have now sent two carefully and succinctly worded emails reminding them that, as stated in the lease, we will mow the lawn but any other maintenance or improvements are up to them if they want them done, and we request that they consult us for any major changes (like if they want to take out a tree). 

I heard a Pod Cast this AM about setting up a REI Fund to fund properties.

I would assume I would set up an LLC and we would determine ownership %s based on capital contributions or otherwise.