I have access to software that may help with marketing designs (think SketchUP/InDesign) if you are in need of some quick graphics.  

Would you ever consider incorporating airbnb/short rental service, during the selling process?

Hopefully it will even teach you how to incorporate your system into generating leads more effectively.

The reason I joined BP and starting my endeavor in real estate is that I don't see myself staying in corporate world and climbing that ladder.

Keep in-mind that UBIT will apply when an IRA incorporates debt financing. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3441/51027-nonrecourse-loan-debt-for-self-directed-solo-401k-investment

I've used a wink hub for lights in my house and thermostat but continually had issues so I won't be incorporating smart home features for a while; I've heard good things about Samsung and Apple products.

Another way around the utilities is to incorporate a "RUBS" program that basically takes the utilities and really anything you want to include (trash for example) in a percentage base system billed back to the residents each month either run in house or through software/third party.    

A letter from you highlighting the positive features of the new home you find attractive (bigger yard for my dog, another bathroom for my teenager, etc), paired with evidence that you did in fact historically owner occupy for a year (old utility bills, old mortgage statements, old paystubs, etc, addressed to your then-current residence work), would make it pretty rock solid, but this is still ultimately an underwriter judgement call.Because preapprovals are not property specific, they can never incorporate this, so it's on you to set yourself up for success on this front.

I would recommend doing this and seeing what happens, oil is a PINA to deal with and it costs more in maintenance and monthly expense.Or you can simply incorporate the "estimated" monthly usage into the rent and call it a day if you do buy it that way. 

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