There is no scenario that you hit $17,000 unless the oil has hit a movable source like water or has contaminated a neighbor's property.

Would need new floors, cabinets, stove, fridge, installing a ceiling in the kitchen (currently a drop ceiling), trim, and running a water line to be able to install a washer/drier. 

Partner Driven was interested in the Waters Edge #A deal in McHenry, IL, due to its high profit potential and quick turnaround.

If it is textured yes, but hot water mopping should dissolve it

But, the water company and APCO will let you know if you have to get a permit and inspection to get utilities turned on. 

The worse thing a property owner can have happen is have the electricity and water turned off.

This is obviously a gross injustice, but what can a landlord do to protect themselves from a big potential problem if for some reason a tenant uses a ridiculous amount of water and then does not pay the water bill?

Full rehab of the home to include new primary and secondary bathrooms, installation of new island and coffee nook with granite countertops, new water resistant LVP floors throughout, new paint, crown moulding in living room & kitchen, new electric water heater, and conversion of coat closet to mud room.

This, coupled with the fact that the HVAC company didn't run a Heat Load when we purchased 2 new units in 2021, has led to extensive, repeated water damage and remediation on 3 separate occasions in different areas of the home.   

What about city tax and water liens that I believe are in a senior position to the first lender.