I know REIGuard is easy and designed for investors.

Additionally, do you all generally use a smaller income criteria if the rent is inclusive of utilities? 

I plan to put a $600 utility cap in the lease.

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Realize that you need to design around it.  

- Usually a 5 unit with a boiler means that all the units share the boiler heating system.Which specific utilities in which units are paid by tenants vs shared?

(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop  are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)

Investing in features like high-end appliances and modern designs yielded a higher ROI.

I had a project last year that a sub hit a conduit that was marked out and the utility made a claim many months later.