I cannot recommend them based on their work but I did extensive research before I had 3 of the vendors do quotes.  

I would like some thoughts around successful transition plans some of you have tried to increase rent, move some tenants out and transition utilities back to all tenants (water is currently paid by the owner). 

Looking for some insight.Background:Excellent locationDuplex- $1,500 per month gross3900 sq ft 8 bedroom home 3 bathCurrent negotiation at $83,000 (closing costs included) Down Payment $2,500Tenants pay all utilities$3,700 annual taxes$360 Insurance$1,000 start up expensesNo management feesLoan 4% for 30 years

You need to know the rent rates, vacancy rates, cap rates, utility costs etc.... if your market sneezes you should know.  

Quick and dirty analysisARV - 58000Purchase price: 14,900Closing; $1000Holding cost (utilities): $400Taxes (200)Rehab; 30,000 Selling costs: (6%) 3,460Closing Asst. (1%) 580Potential Profit = $7460Rough estimate - you have to be very strict on your rehab cost - a 5k overrun will potentially kill this deal.

They pay for themselves in about a 1.5 yrs all the rest of those utility charges are yours to keep going forward.

I am very interested in utilizing real estate as a means to grow both personally and professionally.

Adding even more points and costs for extensions makes the loan cost even more.That alone was enough to keep me away but maybe it could have been just the rep.

My utilities also averaged <$100 per month over the same time since I face the cold trade winds side.

I have extensive sales and negotiating skills, a big sphere of influence and a very strong work ethic.