As far as I know, dishwashers are always hardwired (meaning physically connected to the home's wiring) and there's no requirement for them to be GFCI-protected.  

I would physically start by either A, getting a job working for a property management company, or B, buying a low cost house and diving in. 

Is it best to start from scratch but salvage what can be salvage or does the fire damage pose such an unknown threat to the remaining proximity of the standing structure that it's best to leave it be.

So I am thinking of going door to door, cold calling and emails/physical mailing properties that look like they could be deals that are not on MLS.

I also believe with regards to Delaware entities, if you don't have a physical presence in the state where you can be served, that the State of Delaware requires you to have a registered agent to accept service of process on your behalf.

Maybe we should contact the national newspapers.I know a few investors that buy completely destroyed houses, work day and night rehabbing them, deal with all the permits needed, engage with often lazy and dishonest construction workers... performing many other mentally, emotionally and physically difficult tasks.

Sounds like potentially the residential landlord is too involved emotionally ( caring about everything potentially the tenant says ) and physically ( doing a lot of the repairs and replacements themselves to their investment inventory).I don't invest in residential anymore.

I just thought this deal was intriguing due to the proximity to college campus and that you can have 4 students rent rooms out individually.

I've read in David Greene's BRRRR book about how some areas in the southeast value square footage more while California is more heavily skewed towards proximity and condition.  

I did call the local utility and asked about the availability and location of water and sewer, which available and proximate.