At the end of that forbearance I would utilize either tenants deposits from reduced payments or my own personal funds to cover the balance at the end of forbearance.

We primarily operate in SC and can generally bill whatever we want for utilities (we just can't make a profit off of it though). 

Staying there for more than 2 weeks is enough to trigger it; as it is intended to prevent additional burden on the systems (septic, for example) and utilities.

My plan is to utilize the BRRRR strategy, in conjunction with self financing through an LLC.

We've seen some crazy stuff in leases (like landlord supplying all utilities plus internet services in an area where this is not common at all). 

Utilities, etc. 

You turn utilities over to tenant responsibility - it’s worth more.the more you can increase the spread between your income and expenses the more the property is worth and the greater chance for a favorable refi.

Just starting to acclimate myself with the various PRO membership offerings and have been utilizing the rental property calculator.

-You need to verify if utilities are actually split.

Best to be on the safe side and include 2-5%.Do you have to pay the utilities or are the tenants?