Then again go to the assessors website and find their name and mailing address.Once you get a response from the seller of the vacant house, negotiate a deal to buy it for all cash.

Thanks for your response, Tim. 

Tenants are responsible for all utilities.

@Jarrid Williams The rental property investing book is a good source but to be honest with you I learned more from watching the webinars when Brandon picks a property and shows the entire audience exactly how he would analyze it for his own purposes.

It should state the screen has been repaired 3 times in {timeframe} and the tenant is responsible for all future repairs to that screen for the duration of the lease. 

isn't the purpose of insurance to cover accidents/defects?

I've bought for personal use plenty of times but never for investment purposes.

@Ron Drake Thank you for your response!

And is the garbage collection the responsibility of tenants or owner?

I would think it is the responsibility of the landlord to 1) communicate after a year lease has come up about renewing or going month to month 2) Correct me right away when I pay the same rate as we did when in our lease letting me know that I owe 10% more or need to sign another lease.