Knowledge is power.

As was mentioned earlier by Jiri, if you bought ... let's say in Morrisville or West Cary 2 years ago, you could have built enough appreciation by now, to allow you to have more buying power. 

They pay power at ____ monthly and when they move in if water useage increases more than a minor amount I adjust their utility payment.

As long as the roof, doors, and lights (if you have a powered garage) work than you're good to go. 

Really appreciate your advice and the power of bigger pockets!

Does the site have access to electrical power, natural gas, town water or sewer?

(House-A)I want to buy another (House-B), and then sell House-A.My lender has pre-approved me or a mortgage for another house (House-B), without requiring me to sell my current house, (House-A)I want to do a BRRR and buy House-B with hard money , renovate and then utilize the mortgage to lower the interest rate and pull out most of the initial investment.If I borrow from the hard money lender, will that reduce my borrowing power for the new mortgage?

It does take time and patience to maneuver through the system but it is very doable with a few connections and an open mind.The storm was a tragic event and I too hope we don't have to experience anything quite like that again, but it has also in my opinion allowed a large group of people (power crews, relief volunteers just to name a few) that may not have ever ventured here an opportunity to experience this paradise first hand.

Call the local Tenants Council as well....they seem to be very powerful 

You probably underestimate the cost of creating and maintaining an MLS, and the man power associated with doing so though.