Also found a large section of dryrot on the side of the house (this is why I always strip all old materials off before installing new, then it gets done right).

I believe most of the books in the library have been somewhat vetted or they wouldn't have purchased them for agents.I also know that there are investor oriented materials as I know many Realtors that have spoken about so and so's method or system and a few Realtors attempt to incorporate investor tactics into thier business.I was hoping some of the established investors here would provide some suggestion, not only as to a book but what to dig for, what interests you or the majority.

who pays utilities?

Credit non pmts I might let medical or collections if I deem the collection to be non related to housing and utilities.

I'll be able to afford doing two projects at a time from here on out so my final day working for the man is coming.....I like to imagine my potential when I can utilize the 2000 hours/year I give to the man (for JACK) and invest them into my personal business.I will consider your advise and possibly make amendments to my business plan.Thanks Keith

All utilities were in my own name and I was not living permanently anywhere else.

An employee or other representative of a utility or local building regulatory authority qualifies as an eligible certifier if the employee or representative has been accredited or otherwise authorized by RESNET (or an equivalent rating network) to use the approved energy performance measurement methods.

She is able to handle all the village inspections, deliveries, and turning on of utilities.

All are single families, so landlord pays no utilities.

But you don't give keys until two things happen: they have paid, and they have put utilities into their own name - you have to verify the utilities with the various companies involved.Move-in checklist is something you'll want to do when you give them the keys; if you do it after, they could have made some damages and not admit to those damages.