Fire hydrants, sewer, water, road access, electric, flood way or plain, storm pond, storm sewer, setbacks, fencing, soil compaction, lot sizes, etc.3.  

The company would allow more spam in favor of giving new users access to buy more stuff first.

The license (if you aren't going to use it to sell) is worth it for access to the MLS and access to dumps the first day they on the market.

Otherwise YOU as the landlord will take care of providing access for the service guy.

Another consideration which applies only to electric is access to the load center.

This misunderstanding stemmed from incorrect lease terms indicating washer/dryer access when we did not actually have any washer or dryer set up.

This has probably been the one thing that has helped me scale my portfolio so much and so quickly within the past 6 years.So the things that I would bring to the table that a new investor wouldn’t have access to (at least at the beginning until they build their own systems and networks) would be my knowledge and streamlining of getting financing, having deal flow, using vetted and skilled subcontractors, discounted prices on materials, systems in place to find tenant buyers, and streamlined refinancing and management in placeIt is similar to turnkey, only you don’t have to put 25% down and you walk into equity and the exit is already planed and the tenant buyer gets connected with a lender upfront to help them get ready to exercise in the option within 3 years.So that is what makes this different than other models.

James' book has a bit of a different perspective and I think both are valuable to expand your knowledge and experience.  

Choosing a location near LA, accessible by a short flight or drive, will make it easier to check on your projects.

If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.