Sounds like my best bet is to show tenants how to turn off utilities in case of an emergency (which I do in our beginning walk-through), check messages even during my off hours--and not worry about what happens while I sleep.

They can reduce utility costs and make the property more attractive to eco-conscious tenants.4.

I definitely intend on utilizing the amazing resources they have here to build my team out

Whats not to do with 12 million is the real question, I'd say start with 1 fix and flip and see if that's to your liking.I would get into a house in the 700k with Hardmoney preferably an ARV 950-1m Also I would look into out of state section 8 properties that you can utilize the BRRR strategy.

My other thought is to use the utility allowance we deduct from the fair market rent for the utilities they will pay for as a value they need to be able to pay.

If you sit vacant for one month, that's a loss of $2800 (mortgage, utilities, lawn mowing, etc.) and it would take 35 months of $80 cash flow to earn it back.

Utilize unintended advantages that you’ve gained over the years.

Just go to any one or all of the major online real estate sales websites and utilize the filters to narrow your search parameters.If none show up, you may have to widen your search or expand the parameters.

Utilities - does it need city sewer and water, or can well and septic suffice?

I have several clients utilizing this same strategy here in Columbus, Ohio.