I use: Owner is not responsible for items damaged by the failure of the appliances or the supply of water/gas/power to those appliances, including but not limited to the loss of food.

Move the appliances aroundwe are getting a licensed plumber and electrician for the gas, plumbing and other required electrical work.

PITI: $1,200.5% Down Payment of $163,000 Purchase Price.Property Appraised for $190,000 right out the gate.Originally paid Gas/Water for both units and electric for 1 side, but am in process of switching electric over to new tenant, which should save $140-160/mo.

With a clear bowel, a slow leak will just continuously drain out.

Long story short, I had a leak in shower and there was some mold on floor, not terrible imho. $2000 between mold crew and plumbing. 

There are some skills that I suggest every homeowner learns in order to avoid high repair bills (in order I usually do them):-Fix minor roof leaks & repair siding/exterior-Fix water supply leaks with compression fittings or hose clamps if needed-Install lights, replace bad receptacles, switches, or breakers-Install electric water heater if needed-Fix subfloor & sturdy up framing if needed-Fix/replace windows/doors/glass and install locks-Drywall/mud, brush&roll paint-Install floor (floating/tile) and cut/install trim-Install toilets/sinks/cabinets/faucets-install mini split units if no functioning ductwork

How much of their own money do they spend on marketing, licensing, education, gas, etc?

If you pay the utilities, there is very little concern for conservation  on the tenants part.. they are less likely to report leaks/running toilets.  

But if its in my name I can keep an eye on the bill to ensure they are using heat to keep the pipes from freezing and making sure there are no bad leaks (if bill goes to high). 

@Shane Brown I'm pretty sure that place has been on the market longer than that, I think it was for sale when I was looking around last fall, they probably re-listed it - 90k isn't an unreasonble price, that means you have to offer less than 90k and have room to move up.At least go look at it, look at neighboring properties, look at how the tenants live, verify heat type like Amy said, just completely avoid if it's electric heat (it looks like it's Rinnais though) unless you want to spend a few thousand on gas installs.