Hey bp need some help,I got a 3/2  built in 1958 with 1523 sq ft single family brick house with no basement or garage, electric heating and ac needs work.

Not long-term anyway.Yes, the Triangle has heated up a lot - it's hard to find deals that work well for cash flow unless you are willing to go into some really dicey neighborhoods.  

While water/sewer is easy to deal with, anytime you are paying for heat you are looking for trouble.

(Except for the heat and humidity in the Summer) I am new to the Real Estate investing scene but I would be more than happy to help you find properties and give you an opinion of what areas to invest.

There are so many parks- I only turn up the heat on my search tactics when I want to buy because so many leads are generated it takes several hours a day just to sort through them.

Finally, set a strike price and stick to it no matter how much you get caught in competition and the heat of the moment.

Not the most economical heat source but then you aren't the one paying for the heat.

A FREAK snowstorm happened and the heat went out in the entire 4-plex.

It has to drain outside or to a pan on the floor and the tube needs to be heat resistant PVC, not the normal stuff.

Regular inspections should be part of your normal operating procedure to catch things before they get this bad.Some things to look for when a tenant's electricity turned off.... top of the list are the fire hazards: burning candles for light, using outdoor grills inside for cooking, burning wood for heat, getting electricity from neighbors via extension cords.