However, I read some bad reviews about them. 10% service fee from landlord, plus 8% from tenants.

Just one additional option.  

The general rule of thumb when using debt is to ensure that whatever asset you buy with the debt should make more than the debt service.  

How do you finance the tear down do you add it to construction?

The reality is you have to pay for services like this and be prepared to eat the cost if the deal doesn't pan out.

In addition, the gas bills have shut off notices and are not being paid. (3 units are occupied and utilities are all paid by owner).

This doesn't replace the need for a MSA that will capture additional clauses needed on a Contractor-SubContractor relationship, this is just a project specific form you would use in addition to the MSA (prepared by your Attorney):This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

If you are open to non-traditional methods of financing, you could use a debt service loan to bypass that requirement.

I can find the broke and impatient all I want at convenience stores and sports bars.Something to be said about paying for a service. 

With the potential for strong cash flow, appreciation, and inflation protection, real estate remains a powerful addition to any diversified portfolio.What Do You Think?