Happy to share some contacts with you if this is something that interests you. 

It would be nice if you had a contact who was an actual mason not a marketer.  1930's construction is rare so maybe they cut some corners it was a global depression.  

Contact the utility provider and get a historical average based on the last year of use.

I am contacting homeowners on the pre foreclosure list, getting contracts.

They are investors as well and have good contacts in most markets they sell properties in, insurance, property management, etc.

Hey Dominic, I have some good contacts to help you out.

And if you have been keeping people's contact info, you could pass that on to him as well so he can send out a change of ownership letter.it's just going to depend on the specific property and the specific buyer that wanders along.

I try not to involve banks (the cheapest money) you end up losing 45% of Potencial CF.New here but if your able to contact me we can talk more about creating Cash Flow.  

Great tips @Collin HaysAnother "tip" is make sure you are working with a seasoned STR Realtor or your Realtor is conferring with someone like Collin a season STR Property Manager.At least once a quarter someone contacts me (as a PM) and either wants management or wants my opinion on a property and the property is illegally zoned or otherwise unsuitable for STR, although their Realtor is telling them otherwise. 

Also a good opportunity to learn some DIY maintenance and make some contractor contacts,etc.