The pool needs a new liner, and I do not know if the pumps work because there is no water in the pool.

I can appreciate your frustration and have worked with hundreds of investors over the last 20 years navigating the more complex waters with respect to Self-Directed Solo 401(k)s.

Hi all, my LTR (Boston, built in the 1930's) has some cracks in the basement walls that I didn't think were too serious (owned for 10y, some water and flaking but mostly dry).

I like Marco and have spoken and had drinks with him over the years quite a few times.Decent bloke and pretty straight shooter.Some guy going to jail pretty soon. 

I work with a lot of MTR investors and what I am seeing frequently with multifamily acquisitions, particularly with new investors, is that they often test the property just like you're mentioning, as a way to dip their toes in the water and see what works in their area and for their personal style.

The snake behind the water heater during rehab. 

I recently toured a property in Phoenix where solar power and water-saving features cut operational costs by nearly 20%.6.

As a sidenote I see people doing this and jacking up the price of the home to seller finance to above market value - if you do this you better be VERY clear with your investors that you are writing a $300k loan on a $250k property as if you do not you can get in some serious hot water later on down the line when doing valuations of the company. 

Their fill hose sprung a leak or something and hundreds of gallons of water poured into the apartment below them.

Put your best foot forward.For a water front house I always lead with the water.For you it could be the arcade room.