I’m relatively new to the real estate investing world and continue to focus a lot of energy on education.

While it's disgusting that "people" are doing this, I don't think I'd want to give them so much energy and time. 

The wish is to have an in law suite, ADU, or portion of the home that can be enclosed and made into an efficiency apartment that can be used for the vacation home.

About a month later (early March), the seller provided screenshots of the amount due for each bill but not the full utility bills that would have detailed the energy usage.

Good morning BP community.After some research, I think that cold calling is the most efficient way to reach out to homeowners, and I'd like to ask Where can I find good VAs?

This is one of the few things Baltimore City Government actually does efficiently - probably because there aren't people in the loop.Log into your Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development online portal, click the "My Account" at the top and then "Permits & Docs" on the left side.

You're asking someone to spend a lot of time and energy to share what they've spent years - maybe decades - learning and developing.

I'm not that professional but I think a whole house filter would filter particulates like dirt but not chlorine. for chlorine you might need a reverse osmosis system for a specific drinking water tap to eliminate the taste as it's not practical or efficient to put an RO on the whole house supply. if skin issues from bathing are a problem you might need a softener. sometimes when kids have eczema doctors actually prescribe "bleach baths" where a small amount of chlorine bleach is added to the bath water. also many of the water treatment systems can be rented so maybe just rent it while they are there. regardless, proceed with data. water test, pediatrician diagnosis (if it's legal to ask for, no clue), and a system that is right for the application. sounds like the tenant is willing to help out which is awesome.

Not a bad way to start, but if you can look for more efficient ways to close deals, that would be better.

but also, keep in mind that as much as SF would appeal to buyers, there's really been an uptick in trying to force it down sellers' throats. it's not for everyone. whether we agree with his logic or not, if he doesn't want to SF, he doesn't want to SF. it's a good tool to have in your toolkit, but don't waste energy trying to force it.