Buying a home that has been unoccupied for years

[Kyle Doney]

What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works when you cannot test any of this stuff when looking? Seems like a home that has not been occupied for years could have several underlying issues. Could anyone share their expereince with buying these type of properties.