I mainly work in the Upstate, SC region and attempt to in the Hendersonville area which is easier said than done.

Everyone here appears to be confirming that. 

In the long run it’s probably easier to just include electric and water in the rent.

Makes closing easier, more likely for the deal to close, and the banks can impact closing. 

I am a mortgage broker in Los Angeles and I feel there may be a much easier way to take care of the title issue with the property.

., it would be easier for others to give you suggestions as to which way they would go.

@Joshua SavageYour intent should not be to use the property personally for retirement however some clients find that it is easier to take an “in-kind” distribution than purchase a new property.

Because you live on the property, I believe it will be easier to get the permit. 

With that said, much of my activity is off the MLS so properties and owners I work with don't appear online. 

After two full months of ownership and our own accounting, it appears we're proving our anticipated, yet modest 8% cash on cash return and a 7.5% cap rate.