Natural gas on the other hand seems to be turning up everywhere these days, so even without the potential for massive future electrical rate increases if gas makes much more sense, I'd stick with gas!

Everyone seems to be holding on to these properties like gold but there has to be some opportunity out there.

I have always been fascinated with RE and have decided this is the time to start investing as the timing just seems right for us. 

I know, I know that seems like allot to ask for but I find myself after hard work and a little bit of luck I am at a place in my life where I can say I have accomplished that.

The inspector seems to make the decision as to what is a fair rent.

Makes me think there is more to this town's story.Good point, big issue is always "What is it I need to know but can't seem to find?" 

If all you're looking for in a RE license is access to the MLS and to lower your transaction costs, it seems way better to just do a deal than to go through the whole licensing process.  

Normally I would serve a 30 day notice to quit in this situation.Upon further investigation, it seems the tenants are related to the seller, and neither have produced a written lease yet.  

I have been watching, and it just doesn't seem to take that long so I thinking about getting rid of that as well.  

To someone from most spots in CA this may seem like a great deal, but how does it compare to other 4 plex sales, or to per-unit prices for duplexes or triplexes?