Focus on the actual deal first.

Quote from @Garry Lawrence: I need advice on a serious situation involving a property I’m about to buy.

The real issue is that they didn’t have a plan to monitor usage or set up protections to minimize costs during the eviction process.Ideally, the PM could’ve done things like:Limit access to unnecessary areas to reduce power use.Install smart thermostats to keep heat at a safe minimum.Request a utility cap in court during eviction proceedings (if allowed in your area).Bottom line: It’s less about the utility switch itself and more about proactively managing costs once the tenant overstayed.bro what? 

Be safe out there. 

its highly risky for most mom and pops to sell on sub to.. and its simply not a way for those without substantial wherewithal to buy property and keep the seller safe..

Look for distressed properties through online platforms or local agents.

I have yet to successfully close on a property that I've filed a notice on but i cements your presence.

People do dumb stuff every day, but don't expect me to call bed-sheet-sky-diving "safe", because it ain't. 

Prioritize tackling critical issues and beefing up security to keep your property safe and sound.

No matter the number of units, there is one roof, one property tax bill, one sewer line, one gardener bill, etc. 3.