It had no meters, no electric, no water, no gas - plus outstanding expired permits from 2009.

You can sub-meter* the units or apply a heating charge based on unit size.

When I was starting out, I was just focused on growth and my risk meter was broken.  

Specifically you need to talk to a local eviction attorney.Some things to look for is if the power is off to the property and the gas meter is not running then utilities are likely off.Depending on the state sometimes you can post an abandonment notice or similar to check if they come back in a certain time.

As far as utilities go, is it common practice to cover utilites for properties whose utilites are seperately metered?

Not to mention, the seller's only had one electric meter on the house despite being a Triplex. 

I would really hope that the water and electricity is individually metered, and if so, that is a large upside as it will greatly reduce your expenses.

I did see two meters though.  

(What's the difference between a MH Park and a just bunch of MH lots together, I don't know)Around this county, MH lots are gravel and a concrete pad is nigh unheard of.There are currently other new MH parks starting up in Walker county.I'm just curious as to the pitfalls of starting a "park" (or just a bunch of MH lots with power and water with meters) on my 4 acres.Obviously, I'll have to pay for the following:- any leveling of land, which is mostly level already- gravel drives from road and for lots- water run and metered to lots- electricity run and metered to lots- septic systems for each lotAny input like "DON'T DO IT!

Ive heard spectrum utilities also sub meters though.