I still cannot rent this property without essentials like water/power despite the repairs.  

That said, if the tenant caused damages, the tenant can be held liable for the repair costs.

Plus, with fewer building structures to upkeep compared to apartment complexes, your repair expenses remain relatively low.Mobile home parks also have the potential for high returns.

@Diego A.Great to know, especially about the repairs and rental requests.Thank you!

I would estimate a 10 to 15% premium for rent for new construction so that helps overcome a little of the price difference.3) Less repairs. 

You'll need to get good at analyzing rehab costs and predicting after-repair value (ARV) to ensure your margins are solid.To get started, immerse yourself in real estate education—read books, listen to podcasts, and use BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.

In the short term, if your property is still standing and others are heavily damaged, prices could go up due to reduced supply—there are just fewer homes available that aren’t in need of repair.

Now I'm on to the next step: covering the tax bill from my side gig, saving, and repairing my credit.

I am trying to finance my repair and renovation for a duplex investment of 2500 sq ft property that I recently purchased.

Automation does create some jobs in manufacturing and repair.