This way, my tenant is paying for it in small pieces, spread over 30 years, which I never hit, so the cost to me is only the loss of CF (minimal) while I'm still the owner.2 - HVAC - Covered by my local utility company through an "appliance repair" program. 

After utilizing a hard money lender, I will need an exit strategy.

Are you providing utilities?

Multifamilies are different, but look for units with 2+ bedrooms and each unit is on its own meter, so the tenants pay for utilities.

8 mobile homes, 1 house.All mobile homes and house occupied.Room for one more mobile home.They own the mobile homes, rent the house.Tenants pay all utilities, including water and sewer.Tenants mow there own laenLandlord pays for plowing snow and dumpster.

From what I've seen, the successful young commercial brokers partnered with seasoned realtors back in 2007/2008, and utilized their partner's existing network and knowledge to allow them to launch like a rocket ship after the crash.

Don't forget to bake in the cost of utility connections and meters (water, sewer, gas, electric) as well as permits.

I know you will have to work your way through 2-3 levels of customer service before you get to a person with some authority but I would start there.   

Also, I really have been utilizing all the materials this site has to offer but there’s so much I’m not sure when I’ll get through it all!

I've had great success working with out of state investors such as yourself utilizing the BRRRR method here in Memphis.