. #2 avoid sowing seeds of failure in the good times - Many investors fail due to investing in prosperous markets.

If one property fails, it could impact the other property or your entire portfolio. 

I hear if you fail it could take weeks for them to come back out so I just wanted to better prepare for that initial inspection and what to expect and also, any issues before then.  

One of the reasons why I’m bullish on real estate investing is because I am more afraid of the “what if I didn’t invest” rather than the “what if it goes wrong.”Yes, I could fail and lose everything I started with, but I’d still be farther along than if I never started at all.I’d have the knowledge, skills, and lessons that only come from taking action.Every misstep is a step forward when you’re learning and adapting.The real risk isn’t failure, it’s standing still and letting fear hold you back.Take action!!!

BUT for certain rural areas it's worth it's weight in gold because of the reliability factor vs an unreliable or expensive existing utility structure. 

yep your weight in gold.  

If Tenant fails to establish a utility account, becomes delinquent, or is disconnected for any reason during the term of this Agreement, Agent shall charge Tenant for the actual cost of utility use plus a $25 Administrative Fee for each invoice processed by Agent.

Check bed frames and chairs for their weight limits. 

If all else fails, but bars on the windows and turn them into prison cells.

So short of buying it when you know something is failing it’s going to cost more than not having one.