There should be questions about the rent amount, due date, lease expiration, security deposit, who pays utilities, and who owns the appliances, at least.

Is this common in the Chicago market or markets with high property tax? 

Your lease should be very specific about which utilities are included with rent and which ones the tenant pays for.

When not allowed:-The entire outstanding balance including repairs, utility, unpaid bills and other charges and the outstanding rent for the lease duration is due immediately.XV.

I had a back surgery at 34 years old, and ultimately I want to be passively investing, my sweat equity was the only capital i had to get started, so I utilized it well.I also became a licensed and insured general contractor in the state of Indiana and the income from contracting was used to further invest.

What type of plumbing pipe is in the house - galvanized steel corrodes from the outside in, lead pipes may have been common back then.

If not, then it's probably a common thing there.

Its common place and I just dont have the time to combat the bad reviews or expend the energy.

Hey there,I'm interested in utilizing private money lending for financing while I save up to use my own capital along with Hard Money Lending.

Closing costs, commissions, property taxes, utilities, interest, and many more costs are always a factor.