You can list gas in your marketing, tenants have mentioned numerous times their preference for gas.

I'm not entirely clear on the question but I'll share my experience/perception generally on lawyers for RE investing.

Welcome David,Look into the numerous blogs and podcasts here on BP that will definitely assist you in your REI journey.

The real estate market here never ceases to amaze me, when I bought this place it was in a "undesirable" part of Berkeley which has seen numerous improvements over the last 5 years and I thought I was paying to much 5 years ago.

Still need to run all of your numbers and ensure any property is a good investment if you are planning on being in this for the long haul.There are numerous posts on FHA financing and living in a portion of your first rental property.

@Amelia Bartlett, there are numerous threads discussing the topic of title searches here on BP.

You buy the tax deed or foreclose on a lien and get the deed to the lot and now you inherited the costs of infrastructure and rebuilding the lot. 3) Numerous other reasons for the lot owner to be defaulting on taxes.

That said, how things are worded can cause some incorrect perceptions and Bill makes some very valid points.

The cost of court, lawyers, etc. not to mention public perception.

I think you'll find you pick up numerous tips and great info along the way!