Making sure it's warm enough at all times is of course the #1 way to prevent a bursting pipe as they usually burst when they have been frozen then thawed.

Today they were notified by the property manager that a pipe has Frozen and burst in the upper level kitchenette.

The reason is if utilities turn off in a cold belt state massive damage can happen to the property with frozen pipes and other things that could far outweigh some temporary lost rent from a non or partially paying tenant.

I got a bottle of champagne and had a little party to celebrate... seriously, I did.The problem is that he let the propane tank run empty and didn't heat the house properly, so now there's a water leak from frozen pipes. 

Come on down out of that frozen tundra.Thank you guys for the encouragement.

Folks, I have moved from the frozen tundra in the north to the warmer climate with my wife!

We've spent long, cold, frozen mornings in their living room just discussing their past and what life was like growing up and coming along in Richmond during much different times than the present.

With so many assets - being "frozen" for one year cost us about 1M dollars (average of 2k in taxes and the rolling interest, lawyer fee's etc.) 

The kitchen cabinets are in poor shape, the a/c unit is frozen, garage door is in poor condition, all the floors need work, and it needs new paint.

Apparently, at some point after the former owner left the place, some pipes must've frozen or otherwise burst and there was major water damage to the kitchen, which has been completely gutted down to the studs.