This helps determine if I would be responsible for covering those costs.

My response is not political in nature...I'm very interested in what DOGE can accomplish. 

I hope everyone is well, I came here because I need expert advice from you guys, let me tell you my situation: I have a investment property that i purchased 2 years ago and is valued at 65k that does not have any mortgage and that is already paid off, I want to use that property to buy another one for down payment , the question here is: What is the best way to do it. a heloc or a cashout refinance and why. your response will be appreciated :)

-At the end of the day, if it were me and I was a wholesaler (as opposed to a broker/agent) in this scenario, I would say that "as a courtesy", you can try to help and see if you can sell it to someone else off market, but you should not be expected to do a due diligence for the buyer, that's their responsibility, and you said from the beginning that you are not knowledgeable on land. 

Appreciate your quick response!

Appreciate the response. 

This lack of response was a major factor in my decision to seek legal assistance.

After speaking with other investors, realtors, and contractors here is what I came up with.I do not take responsibility for it, it's relevant for Pittsburgh PA only, and use it on your own risk and discretion.

It's my understanding that the city is responsible for all the piping up to the curb stop in my front yard and I am responsible for the curb stop to my property.Yes from the water meter to the house is generally the owner and from the main line to the meter is generally the city.. 

**Disclaimer**: Being young, I don't have a lot of responsibility so I am fine with being more hands on now to be able to have more time to spend with family later on.My what: I'm looking to buy small multi-family property to house hack and gain equity quickly over the next few years.