Default tenant that owes several months back rent has finally moved out and my mom who is the new new owner (brother died and left house and assumable mortgage to her in his will) is trying to get gas service but the gas company says service is still active and past due balance under tenant's name.What is the best resolution?

None of that's a difficult, but a contractor would move a lot quicker.

Cash buyers are getting deals today because they can close quicker usually.  

I'm interested in buying and holding rental properties for long term cash flows, House Hacking the next property I live in, and possibly wholesaling to build investment capital quicker. 

As Jason said - there are a few good REIA groups here in the area that would help you grow your network and learn about the local market - so when you are ready to pull the trigger you have a better idea of the market and maybe even some investment partners to help you get there quicker.   

I just wish I would have found BP quicker.

Two years ago the National Association of Realtors appears to have passed a resolution requiring all MLS's to feed data to AVM providers but Utah objected.  

My appraisal addendum expires Tuesday evening (was already extended by mutual agreement) to attempt to find resolution, so looks like my cost is just an appraisal.I feel bad for the folks as they are looking to move out of state and have a deal going at their destination... sure hope they had contingencies on closing this sale so they aren't loosing their earnest money, although by the tone of the sellers responses it sounds like they are getting hammered on both ends.

Anyone know any quicker?

It was quicker too.