If the numbers make sense, you could try renting it for $X plus utilities and then bill them separately each month for another $150 to cover the utilities which are part of the HOA.Reality is that is about $100K of mortgage.

When you move, say every year, do you also utilize the equity in your primary house (before leaving it for another) via a HELOC?

The very fist question is always zoning followed by utilities. 

I’m just starting my real estate journey and I have this burning question that I can’t figure out.How do you know or decide whether you or the tenant will pay the utilities (water/sewage, electricity, gas, garbage)?

A little background to myself:- I am in my last year of school- I am an Apprentice Plumber (Commercial)- I work on some things to do with E-Commerce and Stocks/Crypto- I love playing sports and going to the gymMy main goal for my life is to have financial freedom as we most do but for me travelling and experiencing the wonders this world has to offer really drives me.

Is it legal to charge more for utilities than why I pay for utilities?

Or utilities, if you provide them for your tenant.

The subject lot has utilities (there was actually a small frame house on the lot at one time until termites took the house).

Deduct your cost of utilities.

Why doesn't he get utilities and sell it for 100k?