Now, after all these years, I see that just knocking it down and running like heck then going back and tossing a cup of gas on it then cleaning it up is all wrong. :)

That home was in much better condition, but had much less land.The land this time is in 'shale country' and they did get an offer for a drilling lease which they turned down - so that may add some value, but not much, gas prices have plummeted since and I think the gas companies are not running around leasing every inch of land anymore.They plan to upgrade the homeowners to 'vacant homeowners' in case the pipes and wiring are stolen - but it would still be a huge hassle.I know for sure they have no problem that a purchaser might be getting 'a deal'.

Also Best Buy is pretty good to have because they report monthly, Wal-mart is also good i used there card for gas purchases and just paid it off as i went.

There are a lot of things that I don't like in a house - like built before 1940, flat roofs, heat that is other than gas forced air, additions that aren't done right (most additions are a mess).

@Angela BrigidoFor Florida leases, from what I know, you have include a specific clause about radon gas and lead paint, the state rules about entry to the property, and the security deposit statute.

Can't think of anything official to do else.They are certainly damaging my property, although the gas man banged it back together and said the tenant will be billed for the meter.

How would you drive to Chicago when all the gas stations were closed?

You pay $582 monthly for mortgage so you will receive nearly $133 each month on positive cash flow per unit.Without this utilitie problem so its possible you have in winter to triple the expenses for electric and gas/heat.

What is difficult and frustrating is looking at high gas prices.

The tenants will pay the water, gas, power bills.