That will make it easier for renting the long-term rental for sure because you can advertise the base rent, which is comparable to market rent, and then state that utilities are included for the utility fee.

That's acceptable as long as you have 70' of space with 7' ceilings.Minimum window size: The window must be large enough for an adult to egress, and it must be reachable.

holly,I do attend the slrei meetings. last month I went to the davis county lunch.mike

"Safely" being taking deprecation on other long term capital assets 

I have some specific questions for an active long-term investor in this area.

Also, any other tips on buying long distance investment property are appreciated!

Long story short he cheated on his GF who basically paid everything now he will not pay or move.

At 0 completed rehabs in the last 3-years you'd be looking at 75% of the purchase price + 100% of rehab with no prepayment penalty periods.

Former would be permanent while the latter could be temporary (as long as the barn or fences exist, for example) if desired.The surveyor you just hired can help with the language required for either. 

Generally if you are looking at a rate-term refinance (i.e. less than $2000 cash-out or just refinancing into a long-term lower-rate loan but same loan amount) then you should be fine - if looking to cash-out on the refi - generally will need to wait six months of seasoning however there are a few lenders that will do cash-outs at the 3 month seasoning mark