In response to Rondi's comment about a door in your home office-- I would consult IRS publication 587 for a definitional framework of "exclusive use" for your home office for conducting business.

Also, if you maintain an office open to the public, you could accept rent that way.

I used to own a public accounting firm and we were taught thru continuing education by the local BAR Association what to do and not to do.

This has been my secret weapon to reducing those moment and making things alot easier to manage. 

That will eliminate any costs savings you might expect from reduced electric bills.The 9RLS system has a serious temperature control issue, as well.

When you think first about the buyer and what they want, you build a property for them, reduce the likelihood that you’ll overspend on inconsequentials, and increase the likelihood that the right person will buy.This simple strategy can make a difference in your flips.

@Cassie Bruce - is the information you use in your research publicly available easily (on rentals.com or other site), or are you accessing it through realtor-only sources?

Once the newness of these buildings wears off, they will be on the turn-over treadmill just like their existing properties.Perhaps these landlords are resigned to turnover being an ummutable factor in their business model, where our goal is to reduce it to 5% or less.

If you have money, buy a the right price, and know contractors that will do good work and are trustworthy, I'm sure you can drastically reduce the time you spend on the flip, but comes at the cost of profits.

Seeing a place does reduce the risks, but you still need to make an offer, based on this new information in a contract.To start the call lead the conversation, but have them indulge information.