My view is there is risk in unpermitted work including getting caught and having to come compliant and/or not being able to rebuild if something happens.  

If they deny the incident entirely, then I would get a copy of the police report and use that as justification to send that lease violation notice and include a copy of the report so that they know they can't get away with lying to you.

Including Hurricane, Ivins and neighboring cities.

Me included.

So, for those utilities its usually better to either include them in the rent (if they are flat fee) or possibly to bill them back (if based on usage).

Here are some insights and advice to help you navigate your real estate journey.Fix-and-flip Points to Remember:Make sure you comprehend every aspect of the renovation process, including precisely predicting expenditures and adhering to deadlines.For the refurbishment process to go more smoothly, establish connections with reputable suppliers and contractors.Always keep an emergency money on hand in case something unforeseen comes up when renovating.Financing: Look into financing choices for prospective rental properties as well as fix-and-flip projects.

My screening criteria are out of date, and the laws have changed quite a bit since I last used them, but I'm also curious to learn what others include.

These can also incur "self employment tax" - SET.

To me, the question isn't "stocks or real estate," because a diverse, recession-resilient portfolio includes both.

There is no $250K exclusion for a 1031 exchange.