I assume the power lines feed the house?

I am very handy and have done one "live in flip" which gave my spouse and I the funds to adopt our first child (this went a long way to show the power of real estate investing to my husband).

Finally in the realm of being able to lay down all cash and flex some buying power... the single family could be had for maybe 50k, put in 15-20k in rehab and rent out for ~$1,000/mo. 

Paint ext/int, paint cabinets and new countertops, new appliances, new floors throughout, sand and repaint a large deck, contingency set aside for pool, power wash roof/clean gutters, new front door/back door/leave slider, new lighting and plumbing fixtures throughout, as well as all handles, cabinet pulls and so on.. 

Hey Mindy I love my journals, and the mastermind group that I’m in because Of purchasing the journal early is powerful, bought the  4 set in December.

After all, this is not the main influencing factor, and you have absolute power to interpret.

(I can fly back for closing or other events that requires my presence) - Yes, though you don't even have to be at closing...you can grant power of attorney or pre-sign documents.3) If both of the above are okay, when do I need to be physically present?

Use grounded three prong surge protectors; Extension cords, plug adaptors and halogen lamps/bulbs are prohibited.Use microwaves, crockpots, toaster ovens, coffee pots, hot plates and other cooking equipment ONLY in the kitchen and not in the bedrooms or sleeping areas.Not permit the use of the laundry machines for any person that is not a Tenant.Shall not bring bicycles into the interior of the Premises (other than the basement).Tenant shall not hold, conduct or throw any large parties in the Premises.Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors alarms, a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector without a working battery will result in a fifty-dollar ($50) penalty for each infraction.Change out any broken or defective lightbulbsAllow Landlord to use Wi-Fi (if applicable) and electric to power smart home devices (if applicable) i.e. smart locks and thermostats.

I once paid 80 dollars for a guy to sit in front of the house for an hour and meet the utility company to turn on power.

Each type of asset has different requirements especially commercial vs residential but overall the process looks like this for commercial or multi family:Check with the city or county to determine what is required for all approvals including site plan and building permits, proffers, water/sewer tap fees, bonding requirements, inspections and CO process and time frame for all approvals.You also need to check with the utility companies and get an idea of availability and cost estimates from them for water, sewer, power, gas, cable, installation and connection requirements, tap fees, hookup charges, transformer location and relocation, power line and power pole relocation issues.Check to see if you have to install any manholes,fire hydrants, curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting any specific street design or access requirements,.Check DOT requirements for access, stop lights and permits, traffic studiesDWQ requirements for permits, permit fees, time framesThis is a broad overview of the process and your civil engineer can handle all of this but it's good for you to know exactly what's required.Residential is much easier but similar considerations.