There are ordering rules to all the accounts for distributions.

Meaning following all the rules re: tax implications, etc.

I just can't justify purchasing a list and funding a mailing campaign just yet.

I'm getting the numbers from the water/sewer/trash people, but since the cost is usage dependent, I would also like to gather some real world numbers, or rules of thumb, in order to estimate these costs on a monthly per unit basis. 

I think Casa Grande is a great rental market, it's one of the only places you're getting at or close to the 1% rule in the Phoenix Metro.

And of course, don't rule out house hacking for yourself and .... investing out of state, too!

As a rule of thumb an accurate bid takes about 40 hrs of work and 10 site visits.

Her health is good (meaning they would be waiting and paying for a while)2. she owes too much on the house3. the house isn't worth enough to justify the labor hours required to service the client

Using the 2% rule, they're all between 1.5-2%..  

If they are thinking of lending from the 401(k) and it is a self-directed plan - then any transaction that touches you is going to violate the rules.