There are NJDEP records of nearby (same block) properties that had leaking tanks.The MLS listing for the prior sale of this property in 1996 says the house has natural gas, baseboard hot water heat and central air, which is consistent with the information I was able to get from the town.  

Alternatively, you could agree with the tenants to dissolve the existing lease and replace it with a new lease between you and the two remaining tenants.If the remaining two tenants are not able to meet the {fiscal} obligations of the lease on their own, then you need to insist they (all three of them) find a replacement and that you have the opportunity to vet (though your screening process) that replacement before you will release the departing tenant from the obligations of the lease.

Alternatively, you can use cash to purchase distressed property in nice neighborhoods that would not otherwise qualify for traditional financing and/or the owner wants/needs to sell fast such that a 30+ day escrow to fund a traditional loan would not work ... in that case your only other competition would be from other cash offers, thus eliminating most of your competition from retail buyers.

Cover it with bird netting rather than plastic sheeting to keep the critters away while letting sunlight naturally sanitize the sand.Backyard sanctuariesThe key feature is water; either a fountain ($500-$1,500), a small pond (DIY for $200; professional job costs $2,000), or a hot tub ($1,000).

To the realtor's defense, he is knowledgeable about the area I am interested in and is naturally busy.

A right (aka "natural right") is something you have by nature.

It's called "alternate of choice".

As your business snowballs it becomes second nature and soon you can accumulate large sums pretty fast.2) Bank, lender, Credit union etc. 

If Detroit has natural market factors indicating long-term growth prospects, why would more investors make that risky all of a sudden?

@Brian PloszayThe attractiveness of natural gas over electricity is location dependant - there are places where it is not significantly cheaper.Regardless of the fuel source for you heat, your best bang-for-efficiency-buck comes from air sealing and insulating the building envelope.