I greatly appreciate the response, very insightful. 

Also, is it common out there to have all utilities be the tenants responsibility?

Thank everyone for your responses and insight.

While I don't want to jump to conclusions, the picture on the ID is 100% inconsistent with the person I have seen.I understand the seriousness of accusing someone of identity fraud without concrete evidence, but I also have a responsibility to protect the interests of our property and existing tenants.

I have owned numerous businesses spanning 37 years, including marketing and management consulting, lawn care, landscaping nursery, horizontal directional drilling, heavy construction, and reclaimed wood.

congrats, solid looking deal!

The basement gets wet/damp during heavy rains.

All the best Bob, I'm not sure if this changes your response, but here is a little more context. 

When you are "manager" of a property, the homeowner has effectively transferred all responsibility of risk management to you; that is a big part of what they are compensating you for.  

Who is responsible for insuring the building?