Most areas have hard water and the scale will build up in the hot heater as the water evaporates from the system thus causing corrosion to the hot heater elements.

I like to know about the elements of such campaigns. 

Summary of Final Rule The final rule contains the following key elements: Ability-to-Repay Determinations.

I think there has always been an element of both nature and nurture in my longing to be competent enough to accomplish that for myself.

One essential element is that you need to figure out what is going on and make sure you get a non-refundable deposit if/so when they bail, or you have to evict them, you are covered.You still need to figure out why they aren't getting a mortgage and whether, given those circumstances, the lease option is still an acceptable risk for you.Finally, if you are fixing and flipping houses, the opportunity cost of having your money tied up in this house essentially for ever is very high.  

Do you have a team in place to handle all the elements of your investment business?

A lender (or potential purchaser down the road) will likely require environmental info if there is not a recent history recorded (phase I, II).

Now there are exceptions such as property taxes, environmental liens, municipal liens, etc.If research is not your specialty then get a title search prior to bidding on any properties.

It had been partially demolished by the rehabber who bought it before the downturn and then sat open to the elements for 4-5 years.

I have a BA in Environmental Studies and an MBA with a focus on sustainable/green business.