Fortunately, I have sold a property last week and utilization will soon be seen as 8%.

In one case to produce a lot of condensation with minimal cooling and in the other case a lot of cooling and the condensation is only a by product. 

Also every forum post helps with getting the word out there for my book with BiggerPockets and podcasts with them, so that doesn't hurt either.Either way, even people who utilize BP for some of their lead gen will probably tell you it ends up starting out as work but becomes almost a hobby.

Split all utilities 5 ways.

Once you get the property rehabbed and producing income, that may offset the debit.

Look for opportunities that utilize the technology you know. 

What is the best way to find foreclosure, tax lien, and short sale auctions ( full and accurate listings) as I figured it would be more affordable utilizing those listings?

I would also make certain someone not paying their taxes is paying their utilities, because that could also add up if they aren't.

HOA dues are around $315/month and that includes water and utilities. 

Yale locks - all the top enterprise lock companies utilize them.