It might be worthwhile to have someone help you sort this part out.As an example of what can be done in Phoenix, you can see a sample herehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/780022-3-ways-to-wealth-in-real-estate-cashflow-flip-hold-here-s-how 

@Michael Holmes that might make it a bit more worthwhile!

And getting started in real estate investing or anything worthwhile for that matter is never going to be a straight path. 

However I’ve recently been hearing that the marketing is showing signs of overheating, so might be worthwhile to sit it out for a little bit until the market comes down to look for some “deals”Good luck and happy hunting.

However I need some help making sure I'm considering all the costs and have enough for a worthwhile profit or if these are not good enough deals to consider. 

Even just paying an attorney a few hundred dollars to review your contract would be worthwhile.

You might be able to sue them personally, but if they don't have much it may not be a worthwhile endeavor.

I have/had a a number of slow payers in this asset class but compared to churning the units looking for a 'perfect' tenant in this price range we have found that being 'flexible' about payments is worth while.

If you're talking about electric meters that may be worthwhile, but separating water meters probably not.

PM me if that is worthwhile to you.