He didn't say how long he held it but he raised his family there as the town turned around and ended up selling for over $750k 5 years ago.

So, I suppose the question is "Can it be done, or should I wait 3 years to raise another 10k?" 

There is no way running the water for two hours would raise a bill by $2,700.

Filing one claim shouldn't raise your insurance in Texas.

How much should I raise rents3.

I'm not sure exactly how much that would raise the value of the home, but it could be done with about 5-6k.

@Chris Oei - Well then, maybe this neighborhood investment opportunity could be spread among the SinCity, Las Vegas, and Henderson REI, REA, and REIclubs enough to attract a concerted and coordinated effort (to not artificially raise prices) resulting a sharing of the wealth and a more valuable neighborhood.  

Since I have a lot of interest, but no capital of my own, what strategies would you recommend I look at for raising get the funds?

I struggle with raising money-never liked asking for it.

What if the Market hits the Wall with the Fed raising the Interest Rate and the Buyers won't pay 5% Mortgages?