This is an industry where creativity is a key component in all aspects of how you approach your business.

My background is in electrical and industrial maintenance.

Are the utilities too high?

I would recommend that you have your lease reviewed by an attorney that has some experience in that industry.  

My parents are looking to sell one of their properties and invest with me in future acquisitions. I suggested a 1031 exchange, so that they are not taxed. However, they want the new property to be in my name. Is it po...

My parents are looking to sell one of their properties and invest with me in future acquisitions. I suggested a 1031 exchange, so that they are not taxed. However, they want the new property to be in my LLC. Is it pos...

More liquid, passed down through generations, possibly start seeing/utilizing the profits before retirement.  

If you are working through the proper channels at the city this, along with other utilities, should be part of the process. 

I have no clue as to how good it is or is not or how much it may cost.although I have been around a lot of different HOW TO guys over the years.. and like anything.. if he sells 100 people on the big dog program 10 or so will take it and run.. 10 or so will muddle the rest will just kind of fade away.you have to look within and see if you are in a position to succeed in real estate... its not as easy as just taking a course and your now going to succeed... real estate generally speaking takes time,, money and some how gain experience. so for sure those that have limited investing capital limited experience.. no real contacts in the industry.. will find it pretty tough to almost no way anything will happen other than get jacked up at the event.Assess were your at personally.. 

The electrical on that one is split.For us, and the option without knowing any more I'd recommend is to : We found the easiest thing to do was to pay the bills yourself and simply build what you think is the average utility bills attributable to each space into the rent price.In terms of marketing, market the place at the lower so you don't turn away people and then negotiate you paying those bills (the increase in rent functionallyThat said, there are other options but of course they involve cost.