They seem like pure liabilities with no use.An example is here.  

@Matt Bowers,Purely my opinion ...I'd borrow out as much equity as I can and put it into another income property.Money that's not working for you is "dead" equity.My $0.02...David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.

I also have a contact @ Mars bank, who happens to be an investor and on BP, he's been great help.As for utilities , if the reo clearly states as-is and or no utilities will be turned on, then it's up to you, and your inspection is purely for your benefit.

I am doing this purely to improve the look of the house.  

So now this question is purely academic. 

This is purely for my upcoming venture into investing. 

The one stand alone one makes $75/month but it is a pure appreciation play.

Right now I'm interested in Brooklyn but eventually the Bronx will be something I would like to get into as a purely investor property.

Will the authority reject me purely because they won't be able to properly background check me?

We found 2 houses in charleston that we bought as pure rentals.We know many people who have house hacked and rented out rooms, etc.