Sam Byrd use the power of leverage.

I've seen far more damage done to properties by people who let their kids run wild, or who mess with plumbing or electrical issues in blissful ignorance, than I have seen done by neglecting to clean a range or wash a floor.

The tenant would have to pay the electricity it uses, but it does suck up the moisture that basements seem to attract if you set it at 55-65%.

Most of the time, turnkey buyer will back out if there is trouble with the HVAC, roof, plumbing or electrical or request a credit for the amount at closing.

Make renters pay for water and electric?

Listen to this episode of the Flip King Podcast to hear Joe Evangelisti expand this idea and give you practical suggestions for how to implement the power of “WHAT” in your life and business.The “WHEN” question has a very simple answer…and the answer is “NOW!”

Your challenge will be to obtain a copy of probate 'Letters', if any, and review them for powers. 

.- when purchased by father in law-- building was vacant and needed extensive rehab: Roof, electric, plumbing, complete gut and rehab of interior.- he got written estimates on all of the work in 2014, and they totalled $200k.- he had a different contractor begin work on the property without permits, as far as we can tell (there is no paper trail- permits, receipts - nothing). - they did plumbing, electrical, demo interior, installed duct work, new sheetrock and sub floor,  kitchen and bath cabinet, counter, sinks, tubs, toilets, tile work, and new windows throughout.- additionally, he purchased light fixures- interior doors- and appliance packages for each unit which are all sitting in storage now.- since he did not do the roof, there is now water damage from the leaky roof, to some of the new sheetrock and sub floor.Here is where we have gotten so far:**read a bunch of info on NOI, Pro forma, CAP, and looked at other delapated multi family buildings that have sold in the area. 

It is a bank owned SFH with an electric boiler. 

The power of the BP network is phenomenal.