The cost to repair the system was high, so we decided to move to a flat monthly fee for utilities.

I would also suggest that you offload utilities to the tenants.

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I agree that there should be better ways to screen out the dreamers and tire kickers from services that people and firms are paying to utilize here.

Once you take down deals successfully utilizing your friends and family network as investors you will have  a track record and can use that success to propel yourself into new capital relationships, some even by referral if you do good by your initial investors. 

We are purchasing 1.39 acres of land and plan to utilize a workforce housing ordinance through the county to reduce the required lot size to fit more houses onto the land. 

It was removed about a year ago to avoid duplication with the newish "Find a Lender" tool - you would be required to utilize that or go to the Classifieds Forum and post the needed scenario and have lenders be able to come to you directly 

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You can still self-manage from distance and utilize help when needed for the local tasks.

Mainly raw land with utilities already on site, or properties that have been vacant for 10+ years, that would be a 50/50 on demo or rehab.The other fun fact that I learned at the sale:  the tax foreclosure only wipes out the tax included in the judgement years.