The BAM family is very well rounded with a clean track record. 

“live your dash” if you do not know what that is google it. pretty powerful and it seems like the original poster is doing this.

I work as a property manager in my 9 to 5 and see the power of real estate!

That said, utilities that aren't directly attributed to a unit can be a pain in the neck because everyone is sure that the other unit(s) are using more power than they are.

I’m just thinking I need to start at a clean slate.

We used to provide washer and dryer, but tenants washed greasy, oily work clothes leaving the washer unusable until cleaned, or clogged the pump requiring disassembly to remove obstruction.  

I think broader consumer taste is killing malls, which includes online shopping, but also even where people are choosing to live and how they are spending their time/money, more broadly.I worked for a company that bought a failing mall back in 2012 (online shopping was "killing retail" then too), redeveloped most of it into more open air power center and sold.  

Put language in your lease about use of the screen for all fires.I always made it the tenant's responsibility to have the chimney cleaned at least once per year for the built in fireplaces and twice per year for the store bought types as they have smaller chimney piping.  

House is cleaned out  and ready for work to be done. 

Some investors buy land in cash or with short-term financing, then refinance it later when they’re ready to build.Lastly, don’t underestimate the power of networking.