Small multis are ideal to start, then layer in quality singles or more multis depending on deal flow.Value-adds that matter: rent-lifting turns (floors, paint, lighting, hardware, clean kitchens/baths); operational wins (metering, laundry, parking/storage, pet rent, RUBS where allowed); safety/structure first (roof, HVAC, foundation, electrical).BRRRR reality in higher-cost markets: full BRRRR is tough in Northern MA/Southern NH.

Often there are several nearly identical properties available at the same time and all with the condo fee, tax and utilities meter running if sitting empty.

The connection to power panel and new water meter required licensed professional in Texas.I would stay away from septic for three reasons.

On top of that my 4plex cannot be individually metered for gas so I end up paying for the gas which costs over $3,000 per year easy.

Layout – Separate meters for utilities?

Check if they’re separately metered.

For Belize the "delivered" log market is about $500 USD per cubic meter. 

Just have to give the utilities a few days (they like a week) notice to come out to do final meter readings. 

Bring your proposed floor plan and ask exactly what they’ll require for a legal duplex—things like separate entrances, fire separation, egress windows, utility metering, and parking often come up.Getting clarity upfront can prevent costly surprises later, and sometimes you’ll even get helpful suggestions from the inspectors themselves.

New PM's first visit to the property they share shocking photos/video that the house is trashed and gutted; ALL cabinets, toilets, furnace, ac unit, furnace, shower heads, gas meter (Apparently removed because of non payment and possible detection of gas leak) ...GONE.