You might be able to get some random Edison technician to say, "Well, I guess it would be okay," after eyeballing it, but that's no guarantee that after you buy the property, Edison or Long Beach or someone comes along and says you can't. 

If there's other appliance protection that's better/cheaper, I'm interested in hearing the options as well.

Be careful with the tenant, as well, as stated herein. 

Currently, the rental income would not cover the mortgage payments, but I'm considering refinancing if interest rates decrease (possibly conventional to free up VA entitlement) as well as adding a fifth bedroom to increase rental income.My Plans: I intend to retain the NC property due to a stable tenant with a recently renewed year-long lease.

Ive had similar issue with google voice as well. 

Do we need a guarantor listed as well?

@Cindy Young, the common rule of thumb is 1%, you will hear that all over the place, and you will also hear people rail against this rule of thumb as well.

Are you looking to finance the rehab as well or just finance the purchase?

Ran into some unexpected issues with having to run new power for the stove as well as having to run new water lines for the bathroom and kitchen.

Of course the adage is "if the numbers work" but what areas inside 1604 do you think with will grow the fastest or be the best to consider for flipping for homes under 400k ARV Hey Nathan, I personally like the top half of the map. north 281 will grow faster than the other sides imo as well.