Most utility bills are pretty straight forward whether they're high or not, but the waste removal bills are a different animal.

I had a question regarding Annual Operating expenses (Operating expenses include: Taxes (property taxes), Insurance, Management, Maintenance, Utilities, and Repair.) 

I feel that they won't have problem paying the rent, but with utilities and all, plus food, etc..

it's a contact sport, the more people you contact, the better you'll do.  

Utilities not onInoperable heat supplyMissing or insufficient weather-strippingLoose or torn carpetMissing or cracked electrical outlet cover platesCracked or peeling paint on wallsCracked or broken window panesMissing refrigerator kick platesEvidence of roof leaks/pipe leaksDirty stoves, ovens or walls and unkempt perimeter surrounding houseInsufficient bath ventilation and inoperable smoke detectorsLeaking faucets or plumbingNo temperature/pressure relief on water heatersYou screen your own tenants, then you submit the paperwork to have a tenant approved by the Housing Authority.  

Even if landlord paid all utilities the gross should be 152,064 at Section 8.Asking price 299k/ last sold 2013 for 170k Any thoughts on what may be going on here?  

They are currently over valuing the park and it looks like the only way to get a good deal is to utilize a hard money lender in town and make a cash offer.

It seems like a sweet deal to purchase a house with a Rent to Own tenant as they pay for utilities, repair and maintenance - and I wouldn't need a property manager since I am out of state.

Do we have (state by state) benchmark utility cost data I can use to compare my bills to?

You can use a custodial account or if you wish to have more control special purpose LLC can be utilized to gain checkbook control and minimize custodian fees and eliminate their involvement in the investment.