Depending on how much equity in the property would be key as you cannot borrow 100%, if its investment property 80% is max typically. 

The other option is a water supply line, but that would typically resulting a steady leak and the damage would occur faster.Really think about what is above that space that could cause the issue.

What kind of deal would you "typically" be able to find.

The only way that works is if they have fully connected utilities and it is sitting on some kind of foundation and not on a trailer.Some folks think they are cool, but you really limit yourself on demographics.

It's a MTRIt's definitely a little more headache than a typical LTR, but you're rewarded for the effort with much better cash flow.

If they do not qualify because of poor credit or income issues compared to being self employed etc there are differences - but typically people don’t qualify due to poor credit and people will seller finance to these borrowers thinking they woke up at a holiday inn and got a finance degree when in reality they repeat their past mistakesRemember the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result

They would be better off paying the professional to do it quickly and correctly the few times they will need a garage door opener installed.Even though i open permits slightly regularly, when i open a permit in a new jurisdiction it typically has some unique quirks that i need to learn.  

Poop filling my downstairs shower and utility room. 

I feel in real estate if one is truly involved in it these are two of the most important sites utilized.

It's typical to sell 40k programs to people after the free or low money get together.