They are good paying renters.

Was she paying rent to family during those years?

I have looked at a few "coaching" programs but so far they want $3k--which I would pay if I KNEW they are going to deliver hands on training but then...they typically try to sell me on passive investing in their current projects or buying a turnkey.

If you want to be an agent, you got to suck it up and pay what it costs.

Is there any legal obligation to pay the unpaid utilities?

Buy houses that make money here and they’ll pay for your vacations :)

Seriously, you pay for your education is what I thought and even if I lost money I would be well ahead for the experience.

If not, then the tenants are responsible for payment.If you list the insurance provider as the payer and they fail to pay, you'll be stuck with tenants that have zero responsibility for payment.

If your hoping for repeat guests (where they pay full rate and you don’t have to share it with Airbnb or VRBO), then provide hotel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, small toothbrush and small tube of tooth paste.  

Has anyone done tax deed sales in Montgomery / Philadelphia areas?