I have considered solar power but I would much rather Sub Meter the units. 

The seller didn't end up having to perform any work, even though the electrical panel was not updated.

Just to put this in context for folks not from the Bay Area that might be reading this, here's what we face in the Bay Area:- REO "specialist" realtors nailing access panels shut, and telling buyers that their inspector can't go in there until after inspection contingency is removed.- Sellers hiding that the 4th bedroom in a 1923 home has no foundation at all.- Sellers failing to disclose clearly visible earthquake damage that has been in place since 1989, but that a Common Joe might not notice, so they are only going accept offers with no inspection contingency, even if it's an offer for $30k less than the other offer with a 6 day inspection contingency.- REO "specialist" realtors opening pre-escrow with multiple title companies, looking at the prelims, and using whichever title company screwed up and didn't notice the clouded title.

Working on a big rehab that had panelling AND suspended ceilings in the basement, which we pulled down and are now looking for Drywall bids.  

In MN there is no way an arbitration panel or judge would ever side on the side of the seller.

The main panel supplies 100amps for the whole building.

We are also hosting a big real estate investing panel with many different professionals that can help teach you things about the process.

When I went to the Eviction presentation last year it included a presentation from a Real Estate Attorney as well as a panel from landlords experienced in evictions.http://towergrovecdc.org/cdbg-activities/landlord-...I found all of these resources really helpful when I was getting started, and the classes, like local RE groups, would include updates on important changes to local law.  

Got to love that paneling... 

Also take pictures of all the light fixtures, electrical panel, the furnace/AC (mechanicals).