I'm guessing $250-300 per month for electric and $75 per month for water/sewer, based on public information and experience.  

There are also 3 garages beneath the units that could be rented out as well to get additional income.His monthly bills are (mortgage, insurance, water and interest) are $2590,-He is paying for all utilities which i think should be decided amongst the tenants. 

New water heaters..Plumbing is OK, brass water piping needs replacement.So what I originally thought would make a great deal, has turned somewhat OK to maybe bad.  

Look if you are living in America with running water and electricty much less heat, hot water and a refrig/tv you are living better than royalty a couple hundred years ago. 

I like to think of each marketing technique as a line in the water, and constantly be looking for ways to get more lines in the water because it all adds up.  

SFR with Metro Water Services are $20-40 per month (bigger houses than this I realize), but I would think it might be more for 14 units than what is shown there.  

According to MA General Laws, there is a section about submetering water/sewer but it does not address natural gas.

I agree but the big sharks move in first and it filters down to the little guy You have to have the expertise and vision to sniff out those neighborhoods that might change early An example was downtown Vegas 5 years ago The ceo of Zappos started buying on Fremont street  years ago and investors quickly moved in when they got wind of it Today is a desirable area with upscale tenants Your expertise is to sniff out these events early and take advantage It is not something t  laugh at but to capitalize on thru farming your area 

I have the following:- Clean Gutters - yearly- AC maintenance - yearly- AC filters - every 6 months- Gas furnace filters - yearly

Every ceiling tile and sheatrock has water damage.