We need to rebuild this area correctly so that it lasts for generations to come.If anyone has any questions about post-storm projects or deals, feel free to reach out.

I agree with you, that for my first property, I should be picky and make sure I do it correctly.

A whole sea of red flags waving, this is wild.

@Jeff S. is 100% correct.

Typically the gas and electrical are sub-metered unless it's not zoned correctly. 

I'm preparing to send my first wave of direct mail in the next couple days (planning to buy the list on Saturday [600/700 or so] and yellow letters on Sunday) and I've sort of been ignoring the idea of doing direct mail "in-house" because I don't fully know the details.

Quote from @James Hamling:  James is correct.

I suspect this is in a C/D area, would I be correct?

It'll increase your equity in the home, and if done correctly, you'll be able to pull out your funds in 6-9 months and get a second property going.

Quote from @Ivan Terrero: @Mostafa KoperlyMSO's like DSO's look for opportunities to exploit nationwide because they are backed by PE.That’s correct.