§Providing access to vital services: You must provide access to hot and cold water, electricity, heat and fuel (e.g. natural gas).

As an investor, that taxed money is vital to continued growth and I would obviously like to hold on to as much as possible.

I'm going to be more active on the forums from here on out, because I have realized that this is a vital point in my life in terms of REI – my first investment may be only a year or two away, so it would be best if I engage with others on the forums. 

So far a great read - motivational, vital info, and a must read. 

But risk coupled with re-vitalization can also equal big reward.

Using a live answering service might aid in capturing vital details initially. 

I just don't believe that it is vital to making money.

This is where knowing how to analyze a deal is vital.

Networking is vital!

To make an offer the rehab estimate is vital IMO to negotiating the deal in your favor.