Started using Xero last year, as better bookkeeping was needed a new acquisition with a partner. 

I suggest you buy fewer but better properties for better cash flow and appreciation. 

You have to find better deals or overlooked opportunities.

If it's the case that you are in an area where this is a consistent problem, it may be better to install a whole house surge protector at the main panel.

But if costs are high or demand is uncertain, holding onto the land while monitoring the market might be the better play.

Just trying to get a better idea on how it really looks from people who've done it. 

It is in a better location and would sell out in 3 years.  

Built in a factory the quality is often better and cheaper than stick building out in the elements.

New construction in a saturated market isn’t always the best play if you’re looking for steady returns.A place like Rochester has way better fundamentals—lower buy-in, strong rent-to-price ratios, and stable demand from universities, hospitals, and major employers.

Way better price p/SqFt and perk of living next to someone you care about!