They can clue you in on the hot markets and strategies they are using.I live out west where prices are still somewhat affordable and rents still make sense compared to purchase prices.Hope you settle in to your new home here and meet lots of people.PS If you ever need HMLs, let me know.

I learned that you have to ready to write and offer quick in this hot market.

I have wired many houses on my own (with permits pulled and passed) but when I decided to make this a legit business I had to do it all correct and use licensed people.RE license will save on the buy side and help get you in doors quicker. 

I have a similar plan for my furnaces and hot water heaters with my local utility company...it's called risk control. 

The new tenants love to have the heat cranked way to hot.  

I could have taken my purchase / rehab proposal to the bank for a 30 year with a construction loan on the front side and conversion on the back.

I have a duplex under contract and have had smooth sailing until the tenant of one side of the duplex will not allow anyone (inspector, owner, or me) into the unit until next Thursday.

I bought a duplex, 2/2 each side 7 yeara ago (FHA) lived in it for about two years then bought my 3/2 residence.Planning to purchase a small property for grandparents to downsize in and rent.

then they tried to make me update to newest code for my hot water heater.

Like, you can't pay over $45k and make a decent profit(15-20%) kind of work - foundation issues, new roof, new siding, new bathrooms, new kitchen, etc etc etc.