I would look into locks incorporated into home control systems, so your thermostats, locks, lights, and security are linked. 

Best practice is to make the call to change the utilities at lease signing, together.Be aware that tenants without electricity sometimes do dangerous things, like use candles for light, charcoal/gas grills for cooking (sometimes inside!)

Do you think that is valid, are real estate investors generally seen as the people that are parents warned us about; low balling and pulling fast ones to make our quick buck? 

I was hoping individuals on here could help shed some light and give me a range of what to expect in both the areas.

The Galveston county Sheriff ended up hauling the former owner to jail after multiple warnings. 

That is very good quality with a ton of natural light!  

If you do #3, make sure you have your sister sign a formal agreement and no trespassing warning and get it notarized so she knows she can be prosecuted if she reappears.

Just seems like there a lot of economical issues and warnings against taking a loan against my home. 

Flooring is light hardwoods.

Hello all,  I am just getting into the wholesaling game, and had some questions that hopefully some will be able to shed a little light on.