If I was in your situation, I'd look et the situation based on profitability, liquidity (or rather the lack thereof) and risk.1.

It comes free with my MLS subscription as an agent, not sure what it costs outside of that. 

Second, we charge monthly property management fees based on the rent value of the managed property or portfolio.

I am based out of NYC, but am currently active in the WNC market and I travel down quite frequently so would be interested in attending in-person events as well.

With that in mind, here would be my priority order based on what you have written:1) Have all the houses inspected so you know about major deferred maintenance. 2) Pay for an appraisal on all homes so you know if you are getting a good deal. 

Interview at least 10 and you'll quickly start seeing the difference in what they can offer you.Happy to connect more if you want, just send a connection request.

These properties offer the opportunity to enter the market with lower initial investment, with the potential to increase both property value and rental income through rehabilitation efforts.

At that point, you'd be offering your buyers a deal that is not available on MLS. 

Based on our understanding the SHA can cover that cost, and it'd be a benefit to the tenant since they've had issues covering utility costs in a timely manner in the past.Our questions:- Can anyone else that works with the SHA confirm they let roperty owners include a flat rate utility charge as being covered?

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