I gutted it and added new drywall, new light fixtures, new bathrooms, new paint, new kitchen, new furniture and new flooring and new windows.

He finds out the light fixture is not broken, just needs a new bulb, but it's a special type.

There is a cinder block structure on it now that is basically a 1BR, 1BA shell with plumbing fixtures, but no kitchen.

I've read a few guides about turning the main on gradually, going fixture to fixture one at a time, etc.

That and a dollar bought me a cup of coffee.

this is where the deals are .Ones that can bite you though are higher end homes where the previous owner strips them takes every cabinet every door every light fixture basically deconstructs the inside of the houseAnd this is how rental property will look over time in many C D markets just beat to holly heck.It's really surprising (when you first start out) how people can abuse a house and what they will actually live in....It's usually either substance abuse or just a bit nuts....or the worst is when it's both.....We should get all the veteran investors on here together and write a book. 

Generally the rule is - if you are changing the location(s) of electrical or plumbing fixtures, you will need a permit.

Seems to be a story of Titan too tin-cup, or on the way there. 

It includes high-efficiency HVAC systems, contemporary LED light fixtures and multiple tankless water heaters.

Finding the fixtures you want installed at the hardware store and pricing them is a must.