Great point @Bernard Reisz ; the short term volatility of the stock market makes option 3 in the article a bit much for me to handle. 

I'm reluctant to take advantage of these opportunities as I fee I just don't have the capacity to handle more than two to three at a time (even that's a stretch at times).   

PECO will need to know the total BTU maximum load demand for all of the gas burning equipment to properly size the lines and meters; I would expect one big line from the street to the property to be sized to handle all BTU demands for all units, and then a split to let each unit get a line and meter sized to their individual needs.No way that anybody on the Internet is going to be able to tell you what this will cost.

You'll typically have a lot of tenant challenges not to mention that you're maintenance and CAP Ex expenses will be a much higher percent of your gross income due to the fact that it costs as much to fix a leaky faucet or replace a furnace on a property renting for $900 as it does on one renting for $600.

For the major project I had them handle, replacing worn out carpet with Vinyl (Wood Patterned) Flooring I was quoted in writing $2,100 "out the door." 

Let me give you a few danger signs to watch out for when shopping for an attorney:If they don't have a paralegal and or Assistant and handle everything themselves (incl. pick up the phone), stay away.If they don't get back to you the same business day, be careful.

My wife is a chiropractor and I handle the business side of things.  

Some folks are more challenging than others when striking up a conversation.

Luckily, I lived through all the issues she had with the tenants, how she handled them, and helped with reno's from time to time. 

BUT, you are surprised that the bids are coming in so low you decide, hey, that's ridiculous, I'll just bid a little higher.What is the best way to handle this?