I think the growing demographic of older Americans, empty nesters and other individuals and couples would be thrilled to not have to rent, share space, or pay larger utility bills and maintain a space larger than needed.

We all know that tenants use the highest quality labor, materials, and techniques when fixing our properties...hahhahahhahahhahahahah

Of course, the utilities are off, so what could an inspector find.

Ask for materials and labor and markup to be separated out.

We already have a fund set up to take money from accredited investors and would like to organize marketing materials for a diverse set of potential investors.

In a time where we have the best prices in a generation on SFRs, along with banks reluctance to lend on small less-expensive properties, and investor's frustration with equity markets and low bond/CD yields creating a conducive environment to offer them something vastly better, I can't think of any topic that would potentially be more important to those trying to build a portfolio of 1-4 unit properties to critical mass.I am in the process of putting together the materials I plan to use for discussions with prospective private lenders, and it seemed a great opportunity to have a robust discussion on what others are doing, and engage in idea-sharing.What works for you?

It would also reduce your % of credit being utilized which may help you get the third loan.

Like most investors here I require my tenants to get utility service accounts in their own names prior to move in.

Utilities?

Make sure you're not hitting utility lines underground...get a few quotes from framers...