learn everything you can about electrical/plumbing/gas/HVAC.

(we're no longer in touch or else I'd introduce you) He'd get all the water, sewer, and electrical lined in, do all of the streets and frontage, then sell the project to a track builder to handle the rest.

If you ever have Electrical Engineering questions, I'd be more than happy to help.When investing in a leveraged property with a ROTH SDIRA, I am subject to UBIT and UDFI.

also if you are going to put yourself out there as a handyman, you had better have an extensive knowledge base,  and know the limitations, I.E. what you can and cant do when it comes to electrical, Plumbing , ect.  

Here are some details: Top bottom duplex Purchase price 440kTurnkeyDownpayment - 55k Both units vacant2/1 upstairs - $1500 market rent (long term)3/2 downstairs - $2500 market rent (long term)Newly renovated Central ACSeparate electric meter 1 water meterInterest only payment for 5 years - $2567/monthTax - $500/month (appox)Insurance - $150/month (approx) Cash flow - $391 (after taking into account vacancy, property management, maintenance and capex reserve)ROI - 8.5%No prepayment penalty If used as Airbnb, ROI can be higher

Non-traditional credit that I have used before is gas bill, electrical bill, gym membership, phone bill, magazine/newspaper, really anything with a monthly payment that can show paid on time. 

But to summarize these requirements think big ticket items, roof, electrical, and foundation.

For example you have an older home with an outdated electrical system.

And to purchase, lay the foundation, electrical, install, and get permitted, I typically have my clients assume $10k total. 

Have the info on:    - any claims in the past 5 years    - when were the Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, & heat last updated    - what alarms/security    - who the prior coverage was for the past 5 yearsCA has become a difficult market for coverage lately so I would start the process early to make sure you are quoted in enough markets.