They can call utility companies and ask for average usage over the past 12 months for an estimate.

You need to check out your local REIA club, think its called REIN.

From my research in property management, one of the things I have noticed that is a good property manager has a list of vendors they can call on for repairs.

Just find a listing online and call the agent.

That's why creative financing is called "Other People's Money"! 

Haven't closed a deal yet but I'm working the streets, knocking on doors, and cold calling absentee owners.

I am thankful and pleased with the support of other members too who never hesitated to answer my newbie questions.Now I don't consider myself a newbie nor a Pro but I can call myself ....

Be prepared for a ton of phone calls and "stop by's" in the process if you involve them in the front end 

If you have not found someone give me a call. 

I have been gathering lists to get ready to mail to select zip codes near me and call as many landlords that I can find.