My guess is that in most cases, especially foreclosures, the utilities have either been disconnected due to non-payments and/or the plumbing / wiring / appliances have been stolen too!  

Depending on how bad is the foundation state (how many inches you have to correct), is very possible the sewer line will disconnect/break in the horizontal portions.

If the new addition would overlap where your meter is located, or get in the way of an overhead power line, you may need to relocate your electrical service riser, and likely provide an electrical service disconnect due to the distance between the meter and the electrical panel.I will send you a PM, I'd be happy to connect and discuss further.

-it’s my first deal, wasn’t sure how having two attached but disconnected rooms would effect the appraisal, so I left the smaller one like a room and plan on closing it after the appraisal -I know I could increase the value by adding them but I also understand the diminishing returns of adding square footage/rooms/bathrooms.

However if it is a luxury such as the ice maker is no longer working, I would disconnect it, remove it and just say 'Sorry with the current rental income I cannot afford to repair non-essential items'. 

-ShawnServices Provided:Market and show vacant properties Negotiate and facilitate new lease agreementsEnsure vacancies are move in readyConduct inspectionsInitiate new tenant move in transitionCollect rentHandle customer service inquiries24/7/365 emergency maintenance calls and dispatching Receive and handle routine maintenance requestsResearch market data for appropriate market rent increases and renewalsHandle tenant disputesConduct move out inspections Reconcile and refund security deposits Monthly and year-end owner accounting File IRS form 1099’s on owner behalf Handle any accounts payable (utilities, taxes, insurance, etc) Coordinate capital improvement projectsFull unit turnover coordinatingTenant evictions Coordinate lawn care and snow removal Connect and disconnect tenant utilities Facilitate City of GF Certificate of Occupancy inspections Enforce late fees and tenant maintenance chargesFee Schedule:10% of gross monthly receipts.

There is a huge disconnect between the two parts of the industry.

And outside also disconnect all hoses and drip the hose faucets. 

Short of all that, you can hire a contractor to relocate the temperature controls to an inconspicuous location and disconnect the current control to become non-functional.

@Mike S I think the disconnect is between the average rate and purchase price.