(forced air, steam radiator, hot water baseboard, etc)?

Some of them are under water and would need to bring cash to close after paying commissions and closing costs. 

My water usage bill is the same,  general lability coverage is the same, if and when I have to replace my water service line it will cost the same, the cost for my lawncare and snow removal costs the same, exterminating services cost the same and the list goes on.   

I still cannot rent this property without essentials like water/power despite the repairs.  

Chris I think they can get a deficiency even on a primary.. at least it was that way pre 08 as I had a few clients that were buying RE from us that had that issue trying to relocate and were under water in Texas.. 

...in its simplest form, you just divvy up the water bill 10 ways....watch water usage drop.  

Eventually, Class A property values increased to the point that even increasing rents didn't allow them to cashflow upon purchase.So, the flood of new investors switched to buying Class B properties.

I would draw a circle around 30 minutes of you in all directions (not into the water of course) and then 60 minutes and run some data there first before packing your money up to ship off to a market you don't know.

(Yes, I did eventually get in the water)

Reminder:Ground improvements qualify for bonus depreciation.This includes various landscaping.Roads and external parking areas.Sidewalks and pathways.Fences.Utility systems (including the installation or improvements to water, sewage, drainage, and electrical systems).Outdoor lighting.Rec facilities (like playgrounds, sports courts, and swimming pools).And more.It's a big category for depreciation/bonus depreciation that we love.