If the property is included in a Trust,, and you were the trustee (executor) of the trust and the trust was set up as in it's design to have the property be as part of a rental business then as long as it's generating income you can justify keeping the property,, If their are other beneficiaries and the property isn't generating income they could basically demand the property be sold so they wouldn't lose any more money.. 

I am purchasing a property that is projected to generate gross rents of $3,000 per month.

I always generate them myself.

Obviously you will pay more for the house that generates more rent.

Focus on Energy will do the lighting and water upgrade frees via their direct install program and they currently have a $500 rebate for boilers.

We're looking to networks with other investors as well as generate leads for flips.

I forgot to mention, you can combine the Purchase & Renovate with the Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) to add even more to your rehab budget (like Windows).

Consider having an energy audit performed on your property.

(Obviously you have not met me so this is a bit of Catch 22 and extremely strange for me to be talking about myself at such lengths, but without having met you, this is the only way for me to capture your attention).What I'm looking for:-An experienced successful Bay Area real estate investor to shadow-To trade hard work for your expertise and experienceWhat I can't offer:-Experience purchasing properties-Large amounts of capital What I can offer:- Sweat equity - (driving for dollars, phone calls, deal research/analysis, etc)- The ability to solve complex problems and get sh*t done - my job depends on it- Attention to detail - I'm meticulous- Experience managing construction budgets upwards of $100m- Field experience managing general/sub-contractors - Creating and executing master and micro-schedules - Energy, enthusiasm, and the hunger to become great- Anything else you need may need - let's be creative and discussIf you made it to this part, congratulations and thank you for listening to me.

Your input as an actual appraiser will be great to have & you've got an opportunity to generate goodwill towards yourself as a result.