There are also 3 garages beneath the units that could be rented out as well to get additional income.His monthly bills are (mortgage, insurance, water and interest) are $2590,-He is paying for all utilities which i think should be decided amongst the tenants. 

New water heaters..Plumbing is OK, brass water piping needs replacement.So what I originally thought would make a great deal, has turned somewhat OK to maybe bad.  

Look if you are living in America with running water and electricty much less heat, hot water and a refrig/tv you are living better than royalty a couple hundred years ago. 

I like to think of each marketing technique as a line in the water, and constantly be looking for ways to get more lines in the water because it all adds up.  

SFR with Metro Water Services are $20-40 per month (bigger houses than this I realize), but I would think it might be more for 14 units than what is shown there.  

feel free to PM me, i have a couple contacts we can possibly JV if theirs anything of interest on the table.

According to MA General Laws, there is a section about submetering water/sewer but it does not address natural gas.

Hot Water Heater drain - yearly

Every ceiling tile and sheatrock has water damage.  

Posting what you are willing to bring to the table might help you find someone.