If the owner pays utilities, you may think about upgrading to more efficient equipment.

It takes minutes for the agent to set up and it will push properties that meet your criteria as soon as they hit the MLS or if there is a change in the listing (i.e. price drop, drops out of pending, etc.).

Apparently the home is now vacant with the exception of five cats which are defecating wherever they want.

As I will continue to utilize BP to gain knowledge and make solid connections, I'm optimistic with finding and completing my first deal. 

Yes, the annual fees are staggering and a complete waste if you don't take advantage of all the perks but if utilized correctly I always get more in travel vouchers and other value than the cost of the annual fees.

I have a rental property that's approximately 20-25 minutes south of Raleigh, NC, and the pricing for comparable homes recently sold in the neighborhood have incentivized me to look to put mine in the market.

Cozy is great as you bring more units online and want to utilize their listing/credit and background checks/ payments.

Utilities (Water/Sewage/Garbage) and Tax.  

I would build in assumptions around vacancy, insurance, utilities paid by owner, taxes, etc...

My first step would be to hire a really good attorney and pay him to comb through the bylaws, board minutes, financials, etc.