If the trip is mostly personal, then only the expenses directly related to looking at potential investment properties would actually be deductible, which is likely rather minimal - maybe some gas or Uber costs to get there?

You think 30 years ago we had any idea they'd one day be after gas stoves and lightbulbs?

Upon graduation from college I started work in the oil & gas industry 80+ hours a week.

I'm in a heating climate and a gas boiler would be expected to last 30-40 years at least.

To manage this, find the average electricity, water, and gas usage in your area.

I'll go to the county clerks office and get 25 leads for 25 cents a page plus the cost of gas to and from. 100 leads for 300 bucks a month?

Example $1300/m for rent + $50/m - water $50/m for gas/eletric

We're selling off a couple, keeping the easiest to manage, and using that capital to throw gas on our other fire. 

RE Professionals should prepare for an active Q4 and investors looking to close deals before year's end are recommended to get their financing and property search profiles clarified, and then...step on the gas. 

Each unit has its own electric panel, gas meter, furnace, water meter.