-flips and BRRRRs are very time consuming, energy intensive, and hands-on. 

This could include new appliances, energy-efficient windows, or custom finishes.Clean and Declutter: Ensure the property is clean and free of clutter.

My husband did 90% of the work himself, only using contractors for large electrical, plumbing, and construction projects.

The property does have heated radiators through out each unit. everything is separated for each unit electricity, gas, and window units in each property.

The company managing our property as a vacation rental was unable to get the power turned on in our condo for months because we had to get the meter switched into our name with the electric company (which is much more difficult to do in CR than in the United States).

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

It is important to find something that was properly maintained, with modern plumbing, electrical and roofing. 

A person who has spent his 2000 to 4000 minimum CPA practice hours doing foreign currency conversions at Deloitte for a Belgian energy company may not know the first thing about real estate or anything else.

Do they include energy tax benefits within their study?

We've seen cases for example where clients want to send their brother or cousin to do electrical work that they aren't licensed for.What I don't think would work is to have a ticket come in, and then reach out to a client so they can shop around for plumbers.