First of all, let me pay my respects to the hardworking people in real estate and the treacherous waters they navigate—fronting hours of effort with only the chance of commissions and an abundance of non-forthright people out there.

For example, the iconic Malibu waterfront homes were built directly over the water, many by variance, and assumedly will not be permitted to reconstruct, certainly not with the same materials or attached architecture.

I learned the hard way how to shut off water and how to winterize.

You could easily be $100k in for water/gas/power/sewer if you’re talking 4+ lots. 

I learned the hard way how to shut off water and how to winterize.

We have had duplexes with shared water, sewer, and trash billing, as well as shared driveways.The long term tenants act more like owner occupants, planting flowers, etc. and in some cases neighbors think that they are the owners. 

So, if your property has all bills paid by the tenant, you will deduct from the voucher amount the set amount by bedroom count for items like water, electric, gas, etc.

When the tide does shift, you'll be cruising on Easy Street while the others are still getting in the water, adjusting their goggles, and warming up their muscles.

They are full size and yet still run off 120v and just need a water source and drain. 

- Securing the property- Removing the waterIf your furnace was stolen, you may need to get propane heaters to facilitate water removal.