@Douglas Alexander, best advice is to mind your numbers and don't fall in love with a particular piece of real estate.People get emotional over homes...

Separate bank account, credit cards, signature blocks for every contract and document you are signing for LLC. 

Those funds should be held in a separate account.What specific responsibilities does the previous manager have to ensure a smooth handover?

It is an emotional thing.

Often times even where utilities are separate or in a single family there are utilities that are provided by the municipality rather than a private company.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

Making an emotional purchase decision on an investment property and ignoring the numbers. 

We have seen Brampton become a popular city for duplex properties as many of them have basement with separate entrances.

She was determined to close the sale by the end of the month, but her husband, who had no legal claim to the property, refused to leave.The situation was emotionally and logistically complex.

I would recommend looking at each deal separately so you don't talk yourself into buying a property at numbers that don't make sense.