Curious about BP politics as I consider upgrading my account to play with the calculators and access to other features.

There's always something that needs to be fixed / painted / upgraded when you buy a place.That being said, there's no reason you can't have the tenants paying there own electric.

However if I can get them out in one week for $250, I would be happy to pay it and just move on as my time is more valuable, I can upgrade with remodel and get higher paying tenants with better background checked.

After a certain period of time and meeting certain requirements, you can upgrade to a Broker license and then work on your own.

Upon investigation, there were back taxes, sewer leins, broken lateral, a 2 story brick wall that needs to be relayed, etc, etc, ... and that is just to get a point where a gut rehab would still be necessary.  

Another question is when should we upgrade?

You need to keep it cut better "the neighbors are complaining".Then ask is everything alright with the property, anything needing fixing, (any broken screens) and leave it at that.Then in 2 weeks if it's not cut, go knock on the door and tell him the same thing.If its still tall after that think about replacing the tenant.Just don't go in with a laundry list of ToDo's for him.

Heck, even dog fighters and animal abusers hardly get punished with your awfully broken system.Pitbulls, cane corsos etc are NOT dangerous breeds.

There may be some big ticket items that need upgrades in there that you can’t see until you open up the walls.

Meaning no moving Electrical, gas lines, plumbing,)( customer to provide appliances)Electrical- 4 resesed lights per room (More than its an extra cost per light)If theres an existing ceiling fan and upgrade is needed , you provided fan and will install.Install all new electrical outlets and switches Flooring- laminate flooring through out.