I've followed up for 3 weeks (phone, email, text) asking about their what their decision was, and it's been 10 days since they stopped their utilities, and the neighbors said they moved out.

I'm wondering if it is more affordable to tear down a dilapidated mountain home and recycle its foundation and utilities, rather than buy a plot of land and develop it.

On the other hand I uploaded my behind utility bill and my stuff was disconnected although it does say “Processed” and Batched all together.

That way when you do get to court for the money owed it is clear you tried to utilize the resources and the tenants did not comply.

You can utilize rental losses in several situationsThe most common are- MAGI being under $100k allows up to $25k in losses to be deducted if you meet material participation tests.

I'm wondering how to utilize this property instead of letting it sit vacant so looking for ideas and potentially short-term rental property manager who can help manage. 

They are responsible for utilities, lawn care and rent until it is re-rented.

- Does it require extension of public utilities for water & sanitary service to the lots?

Mortgage (easy to find out)Property Taxes (easy to find out)Insurance (easy to find out)Utilities (How do you guess for these when first starting out?

 $1900 lost rent+$900 broker fee+ $200 utilities = $3000=$1500 a year)-$150  Misc:   Ancillary stuff.