This is how its done.As a rental rehabber (for my own portfolio) I just need; a decent handyman who can do simple electtrical fixtures, plumbing fixtures, fix leaks etc, an HVAC if I plan on replacing the system, a roofer if I need a roof (rarely), a painter, and a lawn guy to clean up the lawn.   

If you have to go through the utilities companies for city hook ups or gas or electric?

I once went to look at a purchase and the owners' ice maker line was leaking on the floor.

The tenants know the mini split is their best bet for controlling temp on their side, but they do not want to not pay for the energy to run it and would prefer the gas gets used (gas is included in their lease.) 

Works equally well for either Gas or Water.

 - bitcoin mining can be energy intenseIn addition, I want tenants to report any leaks as soon as discovered.  

In the middle of buying out partner (50:50 partnership) in a mixed-use owner operated Gas station and real estate property.

I was back out there in 6 months replacing them because the gaskets leaked or the handles broke.

Or one may have to spend tens of hours, driving around (and paying for gas/insurance/maintenance of the car), posting signs to get leads (and those signs cost money too), knocking on doors, going to events to network and etc.

Much of the federal land out here in the west is used as range land for ranchers, oil and gas extraction, logging, mining, military training, recreation and conservation areas, etc. so it's not like it's not being used.