Does the property inspector arrange for this with the utility companies?  

I am still in the beginning stages of my investing career and although I've started off in the Miami, FL market I am looking to make some purchases in the Tampa, FL area.

@Kendrick Salazar If you are arranging contractors' work on multiple projects, for not-your-own-home, you may want to check with the Contractor Registration Board or your real estate attorney because I think there is a good chance you may be required to register as a contractor (see CRB FAQ and RIGL 5-65-3).Someone from the CRB spoke to the RI Association of Realtors last summer and, I was told by a good friend who attended, pretty much said that in the situation you described, the person doing the arranging of various contractors' work would absolutely be required to be a registered contractor.That is secondhand information and you're welcome to take this advice or leave it of course, but my impression was that the state takes contractor registration seriously so I'd strongly urge you to consult with your real estate attorney or with the CRB itself before you start arranging work on your next job.

My biggest obstacle right now is figuring out how to arrange the contract agreements.

As much as it pains me to ruin our credit, something has got to give at this point and it is either this home that we don't even want or our current home in AZ.At this stage I would love to just walk away from the disaster that is that home, but I have seen that in MI the lender can come after you for the lost funds even in the case of a short sale.

I am looking for my next deal, the next stage? 

He does an awesome job and can arrange for a sewer scope as well if you want.

But then again, unless their abode was 'overpriced' and they FSBO'd... it wouldn't likely go 'unsold' until the next staged, 'correction...' in a good area, by mid- higher level sellers, who value their credit, etc.And an aside: BP might ADD a 'reply' button at top right, or below... so users know who responded, to their comments.

The worst part is that it's split 4-ways and I have on idea what the arrangement or agreement was for doing that.

I feel that was our problem. also, @Rita Bock feel free to reach out letting us know what stages you are in and or how we can help :)