Their priorities, focus, and models of investing  might match up better with you.I loved this article today (yeah it's click bait and fluffy as all get out but it demonstrates for me the true power of real estate investing over the years) -   https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/kushner-paid-no-federal-income-tax-for-years-documents-suggest/ar-BBOkaOq?

The water I completely understand, the power less so.

Knowledge is power, please anyone with experience feel free to leave some wisdom!!

And silly me, I always thought "inalienable" rights were fundamental to any other power in the country and that a community board cannot do what the Congress nor any court cannot do but it seems this issue has never been litigated.  

It's weird that I'm actually in the market to purchase more because I do understand the power of Real Estate, I just overlooked the power of proper management.Thanks to all who responded!

Our hypothesis is bank turned the power off months ago, sump pump stopped running, water from heavy rains we have been getting has just been building and sitting over time, possibly 1-2 months. 

The gas company employees are killing there business here.One thing you need to consider is if the house has enough power service to feed an electric hot water heater, you may have to upgrade that. 

More power to you.  

Be careful with appliance warranties from power companies.

You are rarely, if ever, in a position of so much power that you can categorically refuse negotiation.