If you haven't done so yet, I highly recommend outlining your overall real estate objectives and determining what your ideal buy box looks like.

I had to determine the market value of the home by having it appraised.

But that’s not how banks usually think.The Bank’s PerspectiveWhen banks determine interest rates, they primarily focus on a few key factors:- Borrower’s creditworthiness- Loan amount- Loan term- Current market conditionsNotice what's missing?

I highly recommend you study the market to determine market rate, then figure out a fair charge for utilities.

Depending on the demographic you are looking for would help determine what part of town to look in.

Working for free is not a bad option if you cannot get a paid job in the real estate world, because once they see you are determined and dependable, they will figure out a way to pay you to keep you.You said you've tried to get a job in property management, property development, and similar fields.

The best way to determine the actual concern is to get bids to fix the issues.I will say Zinsco is a bigger deal than people think.

I wouldn't expect a profit, but you could get some savings back, a little better quality of life and maybe it helps you sell in the future, but that's to be determined by the market.

What are some resources to help determine what kind of capital infusion it takes to maximize rents based on class of rental?

If you are unsure of specifics, you should speak with a mortgage broker who can dig into your specific details and help determine what you may qualify for.