A good handyman can fix 65%+ of issues and then should know which licensed contract you need for what they cannot do.An Inspector is good to have because you shouldn't trust contractors and should occassionally spot check your handyman's work to make sure it's done right.You'll also need a lawn company to cut lawns for vacant properties. 

HELOC should be deemed as a safety net for you personal home in the event of an emergency.

We are looking to find a house hack to cut down on costs for two reasons:1.

I do have to recommission the septic system for about $1K and will cut that some by redoing the spray lines myself.

They hired our lawn care company to cut the lawn/shrubs.

I would only provide it if the investor is willing to pay for certified contractors that pull permits when needed and don’t try to cut corners.

The federal government plans to open more than 250,000 acres of ocean off the California coast for wind development as part of a major effort to ramp-up the nation’s renewable energy and cut its climate-warming emissions.

I always see the extra wire cut off as as close as possible to the casing on both ends. 

Also, for safety during an unacknowledged inspection entry, is it usually recommended/possible to request a sheriff/LE officer to meet us there..?   

@Jared Ryan I have seen a lot more investors succeed in scaling by focusing more on appreciation, and just making sure they have enough cash flow to have a margin of safety.