Then reverse engineer.

The little ones for the small landscaper were just over break even, because you still need a chassis, an engine, hydraulics, a seat - the cost does not change much.

He was considering my house a remodel even though I stated everything in the home is original and that I was only repairing damage from the foundation and making some minor updatesHe required that I get an electrical permit for 5 new lights I had an electrician run for me.

@Bryson WilliamsTypically you would have your tenants pay their own utilities since you wouldn't want to cover someone's high water or electricity/gas bills but some cities will put a lien on your property if certain utilities aren't paid.

Roofs, Plumbing, Electrical,  HVAC/Furnace. 

Replace the roof and get decent coverage assuming other area have been updated (electric, plumbing etc.)

I self-managed up to 20+ properties because I wanted to quit my engineering job ASAP.

People often want to look you in the eye and see if they are willing to take the next step in trusting you with something that is extremely important to them.Youtube is owned by google and is the 2nd largest search engine.

Personally, I began with small rental properties as a non-accredited investor while working as an engineer.

Is it completely unreasonable to request another background check through a more reliable engine like Mysmartmoves.com?