The simplest way to explain is: active is where you continuously contribute labor (Realtor, contractor, wholesaler, flipper); passive is where the money is made while you're doing something else (landlord)

I can not seem to get a straight answer from the electric company to a ball park price to add the two new meters. 

I do work in the roofing industry and know a ton of roofing contractors which if you need a recommendation for some I have several. 

Hello,I have an issue with a contractor.

I draw the line when the house needs everything replaced INCLUDING new electrical...if the drywall has been ripped out to get 14ga romex then it's time to walk away and let it get torn down.Throw me a PM or a call/text, happy to take a look at it and let you know what you are dealing with Stephen!

Now, trying to get the project finished and dealing with the various challenges of managing contractors :( !! 

Has anyone had the issue of property failing city electric code inspection  after closing.

It's not worth the potential issues that could happen between you and the current owner, contractors, etc.

Remove dust by wet mopping or with a special HEPA vacuum cleaner used by trained asbestos contractors."

I run the risk of having to do some pretty expensive electrical updates (the structure seems to be built to code and no outstanding issues that are obvious) as the house was built in 1978 and the addition doesn't meet current code as far as number of outlets, separate circuits, and arc-fault circuits installed.In the current market I'm thinking I could sell it as is and probably offload it with a $10-$20k reduction in market value.