What I did to avoid it in the future was to have them put power in their name and I kept water/sewer/garbage in mine and they reimbursed me every month.

Look forward to growing in the future.

For the future, I will probably start without the utilities. 

I think this is a great way to help build a long term independent future for my wife and kids.I started out purchasing my first SFR in Orange, CA. 

I think I will keep an eye out for a gem on the coast in the future, but I don't think I'll pass up a deal here at home in the meantime.Also, I may need to hit the beach this weekend!

This doesnt seem correct so for future reference I am coming to the experts!!!

It seems that the ML would better align future interests.

I believe in a lease option the tenant buyer is now responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the property because they have the understanding that they are going to be buying it at a certain point in the future.

@Pablo GuzmanWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

If purchased property with 25% down, at 30 year fix, will cashflow to about 400-500 before future monthly repairs.