The heat lamps are what runs up the power.

The MLS or seller should have heating numbers, or you can get them from the fuel vendor.

But the way the rental search engines work now really puts me behind, especially when I have to build in the heat too on one 4U property.

Use your building and your contractors to give you prices on whatever you want to learn or replace later (roof, heating system,  water heaters,  all electric,  etc.)Visit other investor's projects and have them explain the cost. 

Going to 750 in January2 - $750. 3 - $750. 4 - $625 studioone bathroom in each unitExpenses per yearTax: 7,702/year 642/monthInsurance 1,825/year 152/monthWater/sewer: 2,300/year 191/monthheat/oil: 1,800/year 150/monthelectric: 720/year 60/monthGarbage: 763/year 60/monthTotal: 15,110/year 1,255/monthRental income fully rented 34,200/year 2,850/monthNet Income 19,090/year 1,595/monthCap rate at 155k is 12.34%These are the exact numbers provided by owner5 gas meters: 4 heaters – all tenants pay their own heat.

Near the university and downtownProperty B Triplex-Asking 559,000Rents total- 2903Current taxes-4032I have not gotten insurance estimates yetOwner pays heat, there is central HVAC and washer/dryer in each unit.

Wiring causes fires when it's over heated, so one of the best things to do is put in LED bulbs to lessen the heat

This may seem like a simple thing and its not related to metrics but from a mechanical standpoint I like to find properties with electric baseboard heat. 

Do you hire a contractor who can give you a rehab/repairs estimate, or do you hire an inspector who can review the structural integrity of the house (i.e. check on the plumbing, water, heating, gas, electrical, foundation, drainage, roof, termite, radon, etc)?

Driving the neighborhoods is definitely your best indicator, crime heat maps, etc.I don’t know Lake Worth that well, but I believe the worst areas are south of Lake Worth rd, west of Dixie Hwy.WPB, worst areas are just north of the CBD, again west of Dixie...like 7th st up to 25-30th st.