On utilities, I bought a foreclosure in NJ and found out it was not attached to Town sewer and I actually had to extend the main line up to my property then put the lateral in and abandon an old cesspool.  

From what I can tell, the extra equity on the house could be utilized to provide better ROI.  

Tenant handles all utilities and lawncare.

Plus the challenge with mid term is you are generally on the hook for things like internet, utilities, etc.

My goal, over the next five years, is to utilize real estate in lieu of my current hourly consulting income, by building a portfolio of rentals.  

Utilizing empty lot space in this way helps to combat the increasing housing prices and limited supply many markets have been experiencing.

My tax advisor referred me to them, and I also utilized cost segregation on the properties, which significantly reduced my tax bills.

From experience with mechanical and utility issues in distressed properties, I would also wonder why the breakers were removed.

You need to work with a lender that will utilize STR 1007 Data and/or AirDNA Income on a REFI.Tough deal but we do this consistently.

I'm passionate about real estate and how utilizing this asset class can enable me to build generational wealth and retire early.