(This would be my first rental, one I could test the waters with to see if I am cut out for it or not) The 4 options that I can think of for my current house1.

The electric company said that the meter is there so they can test it through that, should I even get an inspection if I can’t turn on water or electric it just seems like a waste of money.

This could be a good test for your negotiating skills. 

Use s pressure test for plumbing, generator for electrical.

That 'one property' will become an invaluable learning experience & a test of your endurance. 

I took the pre license exam and then the test right after my 18th birthday.. flunked first time you were allowed to take it two weeks later in those days passed that time :)  served me well all these years.. not without its ups and downs.. and to me its not work its a lifestyle..

The successful note investors that stand the test of time usually spend ample time connecting with folks in the industry. 

Has as a perc test been completed?

You will find that it will cost around $1800 to do the required asbestos test, secure permits and do the tear down. standard 2 car garages with pad run around $14,000, plus or minus.

To me it is worth the few hundred extra to have someone come and test everything in the property and point out any issues that I might have missed.I admit though, I am new to all of this so am very much learning as I go as well.