Suggest just turning in a bill to prove service was on.Proving the service AND the heat was on could be problematic.Yes, you can probably get daily usage history from utility, but don't volunteer it until you're sure it will show good news.

Are there any good REI magazines you all have found beneficial for things like market news/trends, success stories, etc.?

Check out this news article from this summer. http://fox17.com/news/local/wo... 

I might have the wrong company, but it was in the local Twin Cities news.

Long term trends reflect fed policy, but the short term changes are based on the news.

The team is based in Bolivia, Argentina, Honduras, and Pakistan.All agents are paired with a supervisor and trainer to offload a lot of the day-to-day responsibility and management from the operator's sizeThe agents help operators set up a 24/7 front desk team (Guest services/communications), manage overnight emergency shifts, create and optimize listings, revenue management, dispute negative reviews, manage Airbnb claims, in-house vendor management, bookkeeping & sending owner statements, manage collections, digital marketing, and other back-office tasks.Nonetheless, happy to chat.

This isn’t just good news; it’s the biggest monthly leap we’ve seen in a year, and it’s even left the experts pleasantly surprised.Let’s Break Down What’s HappeningHere’s a quick snapshot of the latest trends that show the market's heating up just in time for the spring selling season:- New Listings: Barely nudged up by 0.1 percent to 680.

Not really breaking news here.

The other good news is you ca use the rents of the other units as income to qualify so you can essentially qualify for a higher home price.That sets up your next investment property as you move out its now a 2-4 unit with multiple doors bringing in more income. 

You could be a private money lender on real estate deals that need funding, and get double-digit returns on your money.