I've read some other advice regarding keeping the power on in a vacant property but the reasoning behind it is usually related to showing the property in a well lit environment at a comfortable temperature.

Fill in the pool , take the fenced in pool area and put in a fire pit some pavers , and an outdoor kitchen . ( as money allows ) and make an entertainment area .

So mold is relatively abundant outdoors.

Would you rather be home based in the Bay Area with tons of things to do nearby, good weather, lots of nature, etc. or someplace with little culture, extreme temperatures, bland immediate environment, etc., etc.

Well during the closing process someone turned off the heat and knowing there were some leaks in the roof we saw that the temperature fluctuations caused the moisture in the house to expand and contract to cause our plaster to crumble whenever touched.

Hi Michelle,Yes, I think a better contractor would have helped, but the main issue I have is when the OAT is around 12F or below with an inside temperature at 68F (a delta of ~55F or more) I get heavy frosting on the exterior (cold) surfaces, in localized areas.

Add some beautiful aromas, set the perfect temperature and voila!...

But if you'd like a place to have tax deductible trips to check on your investment property, go with Leavenworth or Chelan depending upon your favorite outdoor activity preferences.  :-)Scott

Outdoor storage? 

Also, most successful investors started out door knocking (they became successful because they did the things other people wouldn't.)Also, send out letters every month.