I see you're in San Diego so you're probably familiar with SDG&E.

@Bill E. re: systems this has now b come the core of my decision making process.

In that event the activity of the property will still be reported on your Schedule E so nothing will change from a tax reporting perspective and in the eyes of the IRS the taxpayer hasn't changed either - just the name on deed.

Originally posted by @Derek E.

If it closes, stay in touch and put them on your list as a potential investor (watch the rules!).

I was told by the listing agent that he does and pays X amount (Forgot the figure but have it in my e-mail) per year.

. - Marketing: definitely list as soon as possible.

I'm lookin all over and my realtor tells me he thinks one of his clients is gonna list a place with him for a pretty good price. 

I don't know about ghetto properties but a few weeks ago I had the weirdest dream.In my dream I am the landlord of a class E multi-family property, the worst, the most drama, every tenant is on long term leases, every tenant is guaranteed to have a criminal record, and they don't pay rent and you can't charge them late fees...I was the warden in a prison.

If you get any i'd love to add them to my team list as well.