Some of the criteria I use:-Rent is not current-Most items of value have been removed -utilities are off-Neighbors have not seen them or saw them moving outAbsolutely no need to go thru the eviction process if your criteria is met. 

My rent, utilities, and WiFi are a combined $1100.

I currently have an IRA with $80,000 that I would like to utilize for my first investment.

Plus the small percentage change you get on the 15 year term versus the 30 would be better utilized to invest with than paying more off your house each month.

These are for a unit with washer/dryer accessibility and tenant paying utilities. 

What utility expenses are covered by the owner is another one...what else are you looking at?

How to estimate utility costs in a particular area?

I am 1 person don't like to get my family involved, how can I structure an LLC to utilize the Trump new tax deduction and legal protection when california don't recognize 1 member LLCs and loose all the LLC legal protection? 

The current tenants have indicated they want to move out at the end of the month but understand they are responsible for the rent and utilities but would like for us to find another renter...Here are my questions.1.

Often times it covers the garbage.Would you be paying for the utilities or have the renters pay for the utilities?