Also asked the realtor where I needed to go to drop off my 1$ earnest money check :)Here's a list of things I want inspected for in this house:Mold, Asbestos, Lead paint, Lead pipes, electrical, plumbing, zoning, permits, setbacks, height limitations, other environmental assessments, land surveyor, pest control operator.Also since this property is close to the beach I called a couple friends who are working on quotes for insurance.I'll keep updating this post as the weeks go on and release more of the property information and other info as well as pictures!

Building has everything on electric: heat / hot water / stove.

My question is, after the current tenants move out, do I place the electrical, water, etc. in my name until I get new tenants?  

I had two properties the electrical wires were cut and removed and the coil missing.

So we waited until Monday for the repair, and in the meantime I shut off water, gas and electricity for that hot water heater (yes, a power vent unit needs electricity too).

They cover major issues with plumbing and electrical too.Cons: Cost to cover major things in your household is about $635 per year.

Texas isn't a low tax state but a state without a personal income tax.Our last house in Texas was in the Hill country and here's 2007's numbers against our Colorado house for 2017.Texas:2200 sq foot, sold in early 2008 for $230,000Property tax: $6,000Homeowner's insurance: $1600 (3% deductible)Electric bill: $290.00 month.Car insurance: $1500/yearColorado house, bought November 2007$308,000, 2800 sq footHomeowner's insurance: $950 with $1,000 deductibleCar insurance: $1,100/ yearProperty tax: $1,500/ yearElectric bill: I'd have to look for the breakdown but our city utility bill averages $90.00/month and includes, electric, water, sewer, trash and recycling, streetlights and mosquito abatement.There are two bills that are higher.

We use them in medium and HV switchboards to check for any loose connections or overheating equipment but the same can be applied to residential electrical boxes too.

The price for 1 acre of land without electric, water, sewer...just land was $4500-$4900 for all wooded acreage.

Another example is electrical, a few year back you could get new construction at about 50 dollars an opening now its 100-150.