The police and the energy company have already been out to try and fix the power lines and stuff. 

Refocus your energy into getting it fixed. 

It helps both parties to discern if the tenant is likely to qualify to rent the unit, saving time and energy for all.

Of course, you could also outsource this part of the business by partnering with a rock star broker who's willing to work with a new investor without much money of their own, depending what you're bringing to the table in terms of value.Door knocking, writing letters is free, checking public records, and networking are all free beyond the inevitable time, energy, gas and postage costs that are associated with the effort.

Taking the things off your plate that weigh you down will give you not only that time back, but give you more energy and motivation.

Great location Near Westpark Toll & energy corridor.

Great location Near Westpark Toll & energy corridor.

Let them know what you're interested in, and what you can bring to the table (e.g. time & energy, credit, capitol, network, ...).

Or at least something that will leave me with more time and energy to build up my investment portfolio and manage my rental units.

The pros of a newer building are less maintenance, More Energy Efficiency, better chance for separate utilities, no worry about lead, and typically higher rents. cons it's going to be a lot more expensive.