@Stephen Fisher, I think this is a very important topic that is not talked about enough.

Boston) to receive notifications each time a person, topic, or location of interest is mentioned in a forum post.Abel

Here is what I learned and what I regret: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...

I'm really eager to learn on this topic as I know very little.

In PA there are court rulings regarding foreign utility loads being billed to a tenant; see link:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1073...So probably best to just split it all now. 

In most cases, neither is warranted.Warning: I am not an attorney, and this can be a complicated topic.

Check Meetup.com for real estate groups in New OrleansThe podcasts, blog, and forums are full of useful information, and setting keyword alerts will help you stay on top of topics that matter to you.If you ever need insight on our market, introductions to trusted local contacts, or help evaluating a deal in the area, feel free to tag me here on BP.Happy investing!

Since real estate agents aren’t trained in Creative Finance and they can’t figure out how they will get paid, it isn’t useful to use a real estate agent for this technique An example of Creative Financing can be found at the link following .https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1264041-how-to-make-a-reasonable-offer-using-creative-financing-to-a-seller Once you have the terms agreed to, you put it into the purchase and sale agreement, (you can get one from Staples or Office Depot) and submit it to escrow.

Find the STR forum and ask your question there, as you will get experienced folks who follow that particular topic.  

I realize this is a huge topic and there are many options.