Would I use then in addition to an attorney or can I utilize their services to both foreclose and clear the title?

But every day investors buy less than desirable property utilizing high leverage debt at high interest rates producing high risk of negative cash flow and built in negative equity.  

Most of my utility consumption is gas.

@Sam Peterson You can utilize different online companies (web, phone apps, etc.) for this but if you're new to REI you could gain traction by making your own.

The way to handle it is to allocate expenses based on the percentage of the home’s square footage used for rental purposes.Here’s how it works:Calculate Rental Percentage: Add up the square footage of both the in-law suite and the rented room, then divide by the total square footage of the house.Apply This Percentage: Use this rental percentage to deduct a proportionate share of expenses like repairs, utilities, and mortgage interest.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Can you bill back utilities to the residents?

My 401k is not the only funds I have, rather I want to utilize that money to invest while I am young.

- Do you have any advice for first-time investors tackling a rehab-heavy property?

1) The $1832 S8 rent probably includes all utilities.

Most tax professionals do not advise their clients to utilize this approach and it may raise concerns under IRS examination.