In many areas some utilities are provided by a government entity and as such can become liens if unpaid.

Created en suite bed/bath, extra bedroom/office/playroom, created family/tv room, added windows et al What was the outcome?

Created en suite bed/bath, extra bedroom/office/playroom, created family/tv room, added a couple of windows in dark rooms, installed new HVAC, ran all new pex lines/valves/shut offs, all new hardwood flooring and carpet, all new and expanded kitchen cabinets, new appliances, converted 1/2 bath into full bath, repurposed 2 unused rooms (1 into a 4th bedroom/office/playroom and one into a family room, installed new interior and exterior lighting, new electric garage door w/remote, and landscaping What was the outcome?

Most people do not care about those items, some may but those who do not will not be willing to pay extra for it.

Going full professional with a service provider adds a monthly or annual fee.The car end connector will change in 2025. 

The difference in Year 1 until it gets re-assessed is just extra gravy. 

If the rental market is not favorable, you’ll likely see less investor activity and therefore less potential buyersAvailability of Data and ResourcesAccess to market data and networking resources can be a huge benefitConsider things like; access to county/court data, is it a non disclosure state, etcCommunity and Economic Trends Understanding local trends/issues can provide crucial insight into your target marketYou can operate virtually, but it’s still important to develop expertise in your target market*** Good market selection is not a guarantee of success.

By way of example, many of  what I refer to as  "Course Educated GP's" are taught to associate and provide services for legitimate GP's in return for permission to market themselves as a Co-GP.

What you are referring to is a  DSCR loan which the lending companies do provide, they do require decent down payment and it must have good cash flow.

It provides the best way to get started.