Yes gas is expensive, but aface sells  better than a card, every time.If you like a challenge, target some FBSOs, maybe you could find ones on the market for longer than 90 days.

Yes, the gas bill will go up during the winter months and are you calculating the water bill into your costs? 

They are gas, forced hot water systems...any idea how much one of these can cost to replace?

I am thinking this location is great for gas station, truck stop, travel center, hotel, etc.  

I have done 4 QSR franchise deals in the Houston market in the last 12 months and typically for a basic LL vanilla shell delivery (i.e. without upgraded electrical, hvac, gas, etc), the TI ranges between $20 - $30 psf for a 10 yr initial term.  

I am paying off properties now - once I achieved the monthly gross cash flow I wanted it makes sense to me to preserve it and take my foot off the gas on acquisition.One last thought - You mentioned not spending a lot of time on your portfolio until recently - I was guilty of the same and found that if I more effectively manage the properties I already own - I was better off than buying additional units.Just one persons opinion  - good luck!

Such expenses such as electric, water, sewer, gas, vacancies, etc.)

Real Estate Agent did not disclose gas heat.

you can spot them by the number of gas meters or electric meters on the side of the building. 

private eyes are a good solution to the problemor a friendhere is a way to do an inspect without being to obvioushave a contractor buddy of yours go over to the property because they received a call of a broken such and suchhave them go over because it was a emergency call and he has to do a inspection of the broken such and suchtwo things- gas problem / electrical problemhave them do a quick over view of the property and have the tenant sign the work order so it looks all above tableenjoy