<g> If she is very determined not to have the central heat on she can turn off the service switch at the unit or even turn off the circuit breaker to it.

On the other hand, if you're aiming for long-term rental properties, getting prequalified with a lender specializing in traditional loans or DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans is key.

If you hire a Property Manager they can sometimes help arrange lawn and snow removal service.  

Hey Ethan, first off, thanks for your service!

You can often get better rates with a national lender, but the customer service is non-existent, communication probably sucks, they may ask for the same documents multiple times, etc.

However, he asked me to sign a one-year Exclusive Right to Represent agreement, as presented to him by his brokerage.His interpretation is that it applies only when he materially assists me, but I think the boilerplate brokerage language he was given reads much more broadly:"If during the term of this Agreement Buyer enters into a contract for the purchase of Property through the services or efforts of the Broker or Buyer’s Brokerage Firm, or by or through any other persons during the term of this Agreement" (emphasis mine).My concern is that, under my interpretation, if a fellow real estate investor wants to unload a property or if I get pointed to an opportunity by a former agent, colleague, or friend, this agreement could create an obstacle to moving forward with the deal.In the end, I didn’t sign.

Which is also one of the 3 fundamental needs of a business most often (customers, product/service, place of operation). 

I have read I will need to use a third party service to make this happen.  

You cannot deduct your rehab costs until the property is in service. 

I suggest using a service like Mayistay.