That’s just the truth but all isn’t lost:- Created actionable steps, Created a system that can actually produce the desired outcome.

Starting with an FHA loan on a property with separate utilities is a great way to begin.

Your true asset hunters are in the basement, the yard, the whole property looking for ways to upgrade the asset that others are missing.You are being very smart about your VA utilization, you just want to make sure the asset is right.

More specifically can you get utilities to the site?

I feel in real estate if one is truly involved in it these are two of the most important sites utilized.

The Plus subscription would allow you to keep track of each property/project and produce reports for them individually in addition to keeping track of the entire business as a whole.  

If there issues that need to be worked out with the 6-unit property, I would utilize that as a negotiating tool to work out a seller financing strategy with the current owner. 

Poop filling my downstairs shower and utility room. 

What utilities does the landlord pay? 

Purchased home with potential upside in hoping to force appreciation in the house in order to create equity and eventually utilize the equity (HELOC) to begin investing in other properties.