Other than that, with only one meter, the owner will have to pay for both houses and build that into the rent. 

You have to have a building permit in before you can start running utilities.

Is it that there is huge inventory of newer buildings like over at Harbor Point etc, or Stamford is not a desirable area for people to rent?

You aren't ready for that.

Goal is to slowly build up your real estate empire and live off with the passive incomes.

I've been developing and managing our buildings since the late 70s. 

Downsides are that he gets none of the potential upside when the property may be sold down the line, and we have to find a way to ensure that we build enough equity in the property to do a cash-out refinance when the loan term ends to pay it off. 

I hope I can use this platform more often and build great relationships with everyone. 

I am slowly building my team.

I think a key part of building wealth is being paranoid and optimistic at the same time.