We still use the BRRRR strategy in Jacksonville, FL.

Investigate moving the lot line to put the house entirely on 1 property.

Thanks Steven for the post. 

Jerryll's Ad, in part, reads as follows:"I'll give you everything 100% FREE!

If someone was over during a high consumption month I'd give then a notice/warning for the first month along with some energy consumption tips then tack it onto the rent. 

I think talking with a Broker in the Industry would be helpful too

Drive around the neighborhoods to understand the lay of the land - if you have someone who will take you around and explain, better yet. 

Don’t lie to the seller.

Their children (now in their late 40s) inherited the house, but they have not listed it on the market, and I heard that neither is willing to move into it from their current setup, so the property has been sitting vacant.

Jumping into REI with no capital is not worth the risk.