I currently use Realeflow software to store my contacts & host my website.

The property has utilities available which is a plus.If you have a septic tank on the property you'll want that inspected and a perculation test to see what the capacity is for any new construction and the ability to utilize that system in new construction, generally with the health department (or they can point you to the right office)You might hav a well on the property.

Are they a home improvement item, or are they sold at home decor stores?

Your state may have some department for mortgage broker licenses.

For each line-item, you can get an idea of the material cost by visiting your local big box store, building supply shop, online retailer or talking to other investors. 

I've looked around at the big box stores for replacement sections of this trim but cant find anything like it.

@Dawn Anastasi just to clarify: are you advocating that if a pressurized water line breaks the tenant should call 911 and the fire department show them how to turn off the water?

This franchise is closing lots of stores and from a market perspective is losing ground to Subway.

These are both extremely useful sites as the state site can forward you to numerous places like the dbpr (department of business and professional regulations) where you can do professional license searches, (for example, a great place for locating a seller that has a professional license, i.e. a massage therapist or a hair stylist, or a real estate agent, they all would be listed here)  You can also find the link to your Secretary of State, also a great place to skip trace if your seller/buyer is an investor or biz owner.  

I own 2 Laundromats and its my main income.Yes I do most fo the repiars myself and I would never hire a full time maintenance tech unless I had a large (4,000-5,000 ft2 store or a number of stores.Normal returns are 25% to 30%.It's as passive as Real Estate but if you think of each washer and dryer as a door and your tenants can move in to the next one if theirs isnt working.Maintenance can vary based on machines and age.