Updating pipes, electrical boxes, roofs, appliances, etc.

He continues to deny he lives there, lied to the police when they came with a code violation and inspection, and most recently overloaded the electrical and blew/snapped the line! 

Electric: is the easiest to split, but may require holes cut in walls to separate the units.Gas: gas lines aren't as flexible as wires, but it can usually be done affordably.Water: most cities will NOT install additional water meters on a property.

did half the flip work, sold with new walls and new electric/plumbing.

Purchase price: $260,000 Cash invested: $120,000 Sale price: $535,000 Complete gut, new front and rear walls, all new electric, HVAC, plumbing, roof, deck, windows, interior What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

However, these properties generally have a lot of land improvements that qualify as well as certain portions of electrical, mechanical and plumbing that can qualify.

Many properties will need specialized attention, especially with plumbing, electrical, and historical elements. 

There is a small park about a mile from the property, so I know the infrastructure (water, electricity, sewer, trash) is available for a build. 

I have a bachelors in Construction Managements and run substation electrical jobs for a living while my wife is a stay at home mom with the kids.

The need for building permits in the counties is limited to plumbing, HVAC, & electrical.