I'm an electrical contractor and do alot myself and pay other contractors for their work.

.- Monthly cash flow from day one- More properties that are fully separated metered -- gas, electric, hot water all metered for individual units- Significant increase in property management -- evictions, late rent not because somebody simply forgot to press "send," potential domestic issues, issues between tenants, etc.

Our district requires 300 foot coverage or actual reach (not as the crow flies) from the hydrant.Landscape-Storm pond or Storm sewer or both-Sewer-Electric- say $700,000Fiberoptics- $100,000Parking Painting and lights- $150,000Etc.Etc. 

I was able to gain entry today, he trusted me to inspect the unit and asked if I could change the locks.When I was there, everything was pretty much the same mess but the electric utilities were shut off.

The property already had septic, water, and electricity from a home that had been demolished.

The same holds true for pulling any specialized permits (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc).Having said all the above, there are many homeowners and real estate investors who choose to fly under the radar.

We would put in a shared septic system, gravel roads, gravel pad, stub out water and electrical connections.  

The rental agreement cannot state that the landlord can turn off the heat or electricity to the unit.

Westchester NY, who pays for (expenses) heat, hot water, electric, snow removal, salting, trash bin maintenance, plumbing stoppages, plumbing leaks, key changes, sweeping and cleaning, CCTV, rehabs after tenant moves out.  

I am trying to see if a home has an exterior shut off for electrical --- this is all I found.