@Kristin Riker There could be numerous reasons this house is sitting vacant.

I have a client of mine that has been helping me throughout this process who owns numerous properties in the city I live in.

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Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself:Include lien waiver requirements in your contracts: When hiring a general contractor, make sure your contract includes a provision requiring the GC to obtain lien waivers from all subcontractors and suppliers before final payment is made.Monitor progress payments: Keep track of progress payments to the GC and make sure that they are paying their subcontractors and suppliers on time.

The fact that they did not take advantage of the numerous safety nets / assistance programs available, or failed to make not very desirable but necessary changes to their lifestyle in order to avoid receiving a service (housing) without paying for it. 

I've used Jenny L Colon, P.C. numerous times. 

Charges shall include but not be necessarily limited to, late fees, 3-Day Notice fees, dishonored check fees, charges for Tenant caused maintenance and damage to the premises, and any unpaid utility bills.”So if you had a clause like that in your lease, you could apply the rent payments as the lease specifies (including to unpaid utility bills).Additionally, there is another clause that states (in summary) under the Utilities section: “...Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay when applicable directly to the appropriate supplier, for ALL utilities and services, private and public service charges and assessments, and deposits required by a utility or service company including but not limited to gas, electricity, water, sewer, garbage, phone, cable, satellite dish, internet connection etc. 

January was painful, with our lowest month on record.However, we have seen an increase in demand since February started, I have had numerous clients, and colleagues that have experienced bidding wars and properties being gone within the first weekend.

They wont lend us money until we've done numerous deals and proven we can do this.

This platform definitely has numerous resources to offer.Would love to discuss real estate with you.