I think that it is also important you ensure that you have some significant capital reserves as well ($10k per door for SFR's).

Only one is open because the boarded up door came a loose.

We're trying to get our foots in the door investing in our first rental property.

A lot of the people on the podcast talk about how they're getting $400 per month per door cash flow even after refinancing.  

and NMLS licensed.. in WA that is not required for non owner occ.lots of competition at court house though.. but probably nothing different than the big NW counties that have tons of money and competition.. but I not sure there is anyone like Vestus or east side that has a bidding Loan system like they do or rain city here in Portland. 

I got it new roof, gutters, garage door, siding, driveway, retainer wall and deck repaired. 

An existing garage that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit may maintain the existing setback.

It looks like the water is coming from the shared wall with the vacant property next door. 

Also, unless you use an electronic lockbox on the front door, you may want to use intelligent locks, which require Internet access, which requires power.No question that there are many reasons why you should turn on utilities, not the least of which would be to better understand how the plumbing and electrical is working given the property has been vacant for a while, but I can't think of one reason why you shouldn't, including the one about saving money, because I am fairly confident that not having utilities will end up costing you alot more than you might think.Best of luck on your project!

Just because I have been listening or reading this website and others, does not means that I know as much as you do or the next guy.