Things like, strange and quirky layouts, low ceilings, major cap ex (plaster walls, old electrical, uneven floors), all add up to lower resale value and rental value.

You don’t want liability issues from DIY electrical work.

Electric 4’poles away.

I spoke with State Farm, but they require plumbing and electrical panel upgrades just to consider reviewing my application.

Quote from @Jon Shilalis: Its something I already offered my guest, I work with photographers, massage, chefs and yoga teachers and people ALWAYS took advantage of it.

I do know the GC company name and the Electrical contractor , but wont put that out here ,  I did talk with lead on the job and he said he will quit before he goes back there . 

That said, to maintain a more full-time workload (30+ hours per week) and potentially step away from my electrical contracting business, I may need to supplement with a few flips each year.

What seems to unique to the area (at least on a large scale) is electrical theft.You should also know about "Electrical Theft" in the Big D.Renters get electric shut off and pay someone to make an illegal hookup.Using fish hooks or other unsafe methods, WXYZ Reports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I got carried away with major renovations—think plumbing, electrical, and structural work—only to hit a stop work order early on.

If it matters, I pay heating (gas) for the entire home (one meter) but tenants pay their own electric.