You are right, who pays for what utilities and the type of utilities have a large impact on the appropriateness of this expense ratio.

As a former latch key kid myself, I figured how they manage their family life wasn’t my business as long as an appropriate aged “kid” was left in charge.

If you can give a little more detail here on BP, it might allow people to recommend appropriate Realtors.

@Katie P. got it- and that makes sense provided the lots are already zoned appropriately.

There are many forums on here with who people have invested with and appropriate questions to ask. 

Not even considering if it would be appropriately re-zoned. 

I have a couple very basic questions as I'm getting going (I know there are more appropriate Forum Categories to use for these questions, but I figured I'd get a hall pass for being new):1.

A word to the wise though: I like your style, but your posts in the Forum are suspiciously edging towards direct advertising (by encouraging us to look up your SPONSORED profile) ie. only appropriate for the Marketplace Section.

What is to stop me, the buyer, from throwing out the new balance and just creating different terms more appropriate for that property?  

This type of deal requires a high degree of versatility, as well as patience and skill by the practitioner to close.Where to Spend Your MoneyIn my opinion, the question is not "should I spend money on Pens or Postcards"; the question should more appropriately be; How do I reach the most potential Homeowners and HomeBuyers who could use my services TODAY?