You also mentioned an unpaid water bill, so be sure to deduct any outstanding balance from that bill as well. 

I have just started looking at properties and the first SFH we toured had just had the furnace and water heater stolen! 

You may have a 1M policy, but 25K for mold limit.Cracked water pipe MAY be covered.

can I find absentee owners and water cut off lists etc.. on PropStream?

And I did buy 13 lot package in Henry county but it was all sewer and water.. smokin deal 3k a lot held them 2 years and sold for 35k a lot :)@Jay Hinrichs excellent advice - always appreciate your insight!

But during the buyer’s due diligence, several unexpected issues surfaced, each cutting deeper into the profit I had worked years to earn.The first issue was with the water lines.

I underestimated utilities in my early years, so I ensure those are properly captured (electricity, gas, water and trash).

What is the true marketing channel Whether it’s direct mail, cold calling, networking, or something else, I’d love to hear what’s been working in your market and how you’re staying ahead of the competition.

-A water heater issue resulted in repeated mismanagement—confusing unit assignments—leading to extra costs to fix the same issue 3 times and on each occasion "more fixes" needed to the water heaters that I plumber said was needed.

This helps keep me out of hot water with fairhousing.