There are smart devices that can plug into your electric panel (see Energy Curb for example), but you would still need to figure out internet connectivity so you can remotely monitor it. 

I figured I would check with you all though as well to get any advice you have to offer because I know there is a lot of expertise here.Thanks in advance for all your assistance.

When figuring in a property management expense is it necessary to also include an expense for lawn care, snow removal, and garbage or are those things that the property management company takes care of?

I feel like it is an obstacle, but maybe there is a simple solution to the 4 unit residential-5 unit commercial cut off line that I am not figuring out.

I have been trying to figure out how to get into the market and purchase one of these homes that are selling for well under market value.

I tried calling 311 to figure out what I would need to do in this situation.

If that wasn't true, it would be considered a partnership which also qualifies.There are a number of components to this new deduction; it is almost a calculus equation in which you need to figure out one part in order to figure out the rest. 

Figure out how to close after you have the deal.

Unfortunately this should have ideally been figured out before you purchased the property.

I'm not sure the methodology behind the figures and it could be inflated by returns from large real estate groups that bought up high numbers of homes after the crash.