The tenant would pay all utility bills as well as maintain the yard.The house is in good condition and has no immediate issues, all the the appliances are roughly 6 years old. 

In the case of direct mail, it is important to remember that on average it takes a few touches before the potential seller actually picks up the phone and takes action.

Our local power utility subsidizes the panels and installation and some people can sell power back to the utility during the day time.

Don't start the conversation with "Can I pick your brain"?  

Rent is in section 8 housing and rent comes in on the 1st every month  Rent: 700$House has passed all government paperwork to be section 8 compliant. yearly insurance is 345$would need to use property management company to manage the property. utilities are paid for by the tenant.Does this add up? 

http://time.com/money/5197470/trump-pick-kudlow-pr...Of course, it is going to be hard to find an economist to say trade wars are good and easy to win.

If he still doesn't pick up after 24 hrs, I will get the junk removal company and dispose of it. 

Pick up the phone and call and appraiser 

I am picking up the education again.

There are many different ways to analyze a deal, pick what works for you and be consistent about it.