How often does the power go out in a storm?

Probably going to meet-ups or leveraging radically powerful social skills will land you an equally adventurous, but inversely experienced investor/mentor.

A 'foreclosure' involves the legal proceedings based on the deed of trust power of sale. 

I'll stick with our attorney who understands how the custodians work and are educated and experienced with Power of Sale (NCGS 45), private lending, NC SAFE Act, etc.

What are your electrical and gas bill and water expenses?

@Trevon PeraccaI personally do not use a lot of SEO or lead generating websites, however I have seen their power in action before.

I am looking for plumbing, electrical, roofers, flooring, siding, painters and the whole nine yard.

I agree about the sticker shock checking things out online but with the vast majority of properties here 100 years old, and most severely neglected, the maintenance and heating costs alone are absurd and almost every one will need a new roof, foundation work, lots of electrical work and more significant repairs that just make it a nightmare and the low prices not worth it in the long run (in my opinion and those I've talked with in the business up here). 

But we have lost power for almost 18 hours now and getting colder!!!!

Rent will have to include water, electric, sewer and garbage.