Yes, the tenant mows the lawn but the lawn mower is rechargeable electric so no gas is used.

It makes me think he is trying to cover up some electrical/plumbing problems.

In the year I stay there I probably won't save the cost of the windows on the electric bill.

These people have means but they're not wasting electricity.

ie plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.

Hey BP Community,I'm currently rehabbing a duplex and when I called my insurance company they told me I couldn't put a policy on it until it had working electric/plumbing/hvac/etc.  

Are the utilities separate or are you paying heat, water and electric?

This is not only a big consideration when thinking about what quality materials you are using in a flip (More expensive areas and homes would require better finishes), but different types of work have a heavier cost of materials vs the labor than others (Painting vs electrical).

In the back you can see the open floor for the sewer line tie in.The following picture is from a different property, but this is how the new bathroom ties into the main sewer line.On most properties we replace the entire plumbing system and most of the electrical system.

When I go in a house if I see galvanized water line, cast iron water line and 2 wire electrical outlets I figure on doing the plumbing and electrical right off the bat, I really want to take care of my customers but am I putting to much emotion into buying since if I was the one buying this would be a red flag for me.